Jonathan Wells (born July 21, 1979) is a former American football running back. He played

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at Ohio State University and professionally in the National Football League (NFL) with the

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High school career

Wells played high school football at

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in his native River Ridge, Louisiana. He assisted the team in capturing three consecutive 4A state championships.

College career

Wells played

with the Ohio State Buckeyes. Despite starting only 15 of 45 career games, he carried 479 times for 2,418 yards and 27 TDs, ranking 13th on the school’s all-time rushing yards list. He was drafted in the

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by the

. 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

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'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.

Rushing statistics

Post-football career

After his football career, Wells co-founded ''From the Ground Up Records'' with fellow NFL player,

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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

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References

1979 births Living people American football running backs Houston Texans players Indianapolis Colts players Ohio State Buckeyes football players Players of American football from New Orleans People from River Ridge, Louisiana {{runningback-1970s-stub