Justin Wells

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Justin Wells
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No. 74
Position: Guard
Personal information
Born: (1988-01-06) January 6, 1988 (age 36)
Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:340 lb (154 kg)
Career information
High school: Baltimore (MD) Polytechnic Institute
College: St. Augustine's
Undrafted: 2011
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
  • AP Little All-American First Team (2011)
Career Arena statistics
Receptions:3
Receiving yards:20
Receiving TDs:1
Tackles:1.0
Player stats at ArenaFan.com

Justin Wells (born January 16, 1988) is a former American football guard. He played for the High Country Grizzlies of the National Arena League (NAL).

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Background

Wells was born and grew up in Baltimore, Maryland. He attended Baltimore City Public Schools and graduated in 2006 from the Baltimore Polytechnic Institute. While at Poly he played football and threw the shot on the school's track team. [1]

College career

Wells was the starting right guard and a key member of an offensive that set St. Augustine College's single season records for points (28.3) and total offensive yards (318.5) in 2010. That season, the Falcons won the Pioneer Bowl, defeating nationally ranked Fort Valley State 20-9. It was the first bowl win in school history.

Inn 2010, Wells was selected to play in two postseason all-star games: the Dixie Gridiron Classic and HBCU Classic.

Wells graduated with a degree in political science from St. Augustine's University.

Professional career

Carolina Panthers

On August 8, 2012, Wells was signed by the Carolina Panthers. On August 24, 2013, he was waived by the Panthers. [2]

Arizona Rattlers

On October 2, 2013, Wells was assigned to the Arizona Rattlers of the Arena Football League.

Orlando Predators

On January 16, 2014, Wells was traded to the Orlando Predators, along with 3 other players, for Quinn Pitcock.

Las Vegas Outlaws

On March 27, 2015, Wells was assigned to the Las Vegas Outlaws. He was placed on reassignment on July 15, 2015. On July 17, 2015, Wells was again assigned to the Outlaws.

Philadelphia Soul

On February 20, 2017, Wells was assigned to the Philadelphia Soul. On May 1, 2017, Wells was placed on recallable reassignment.

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References

  1. "Justin Wells". Athletic.net. Retrieved June 21, 2013.
  2. Henson, Max (August 24, 2013). "Panthers reduce roster". Panthers.com. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved August 24, 2013.