| Jonathan Wells | |
| Position: | Running back |
| Number: | 32 |
| Birth Date: | July 21, 1979 |
| Birth Place: | River Ridge, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Height Ft: | 6 |
| Height In: | 1 |
| Weight Lbs: | 252 |
| College: | Ohio State |
| Draftyear: | 2002 |
| Draftround: | 4 |
| Draftpick: | 99 |
| Teams: | |
| Highlights: |
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| Statlabel1: | Rushing attempts |
| Statvalue1: | 374 |
| Statlabel2: | Rushing yards |
| Statvalue2: | 1,167 |
| Statlabel3: | Rushing touchdowns |
| Statvalue3: | 10 |
| Statlabel4: | Receptions |
| Statvalue4: | 44 |
| Statlabel5: | Receiving yards |
| Statvalue5: | 323 |
| Statlabel6: | Receiving touchdowns |
| Statvalue6: | 2 |
| Pfr: | WellJo00 |
Jonathan Wells (born July 21, 1979) is an American former professional football player who was a running back for the Houston Texans of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Ohio State Buckeyes and was selected by the Texans in the fourth round of the 2002 NFL draft.
Wells played high school football at John Curtis Christian High School in his native River Ridge, Louisiana. He assisted the team in capturing three consecutive 4A state championships.
Wells played college football with the Ohio State Buckeyes. Despite starting only 15 of 45 career games, he carried 479 times for 2,418 yards and 27 touchdowns, ranking 13th on the school’s all-time rushing yards list. He was selected in the 2002 NFL draft by the Houston Texans.
He is most remembered by Buckeye fans for his 129 yards rushing 3 touchdown performance against Michigan, to help the Buckeyes beat the 11th-ranked Wolverines 26–20 in Jim Tressel's first year as head coach. His effort helped snap an Ohio State six- game losing streak at Michigan Stadium, getting a win there for the first time since 1987. He was named Ohio State's 2001 season MVP. Wells was also named to the 2nd Team All Big Ten Coaches and Media Teams in 2001.
| Year | Games | Rushes | Yards | Average | TD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 12 | 41 | 197 | 4.8 | 2 | |
| 1999 | 9 | 51 | 292 | 5.7 | 3 | |
| 2000 | 12 | 136 | 598 | 4.4 | 6 | |
| 2001 | 12 | 251 | 1331 | 5.2 | 16 | |
| Total | 45 | 479 | 2,418 | 5.0 | 27 |
Wells was selected by the Houston Texans in the fourth round, with the 99th overall pick, of the 2002 NFL draft.[1] He played for the Texans from 2002 to 2005.[2] He became a free agent after the 2005 sesson.[3]
Wells signed with the Indianapolis Colts on August 29, 2006. He was released on September 2, 2006.[2]
After his football career, Wells co-founded From the Ground Up Records with fellow NFL player, Charles Grant and Carlos Diaz. The label has signed multiple artists such as Titanium, King Kun, Gangsta Luck, and Solid (American Rapper),and Mullage who are now signed to Jive Records.