Ben Wells (gridiron football)

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Ben Wells
Personal information
Born: (1989-01-09) January 9, 1989 (age 34)
Beaumont, Texas
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:194 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High school: Beaumont (TX) Ozen
College: Stephen F. Austin
Position: Defensive back
Undrafted: 2012
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
CFL status:International
Career CFL statistics
Tackles:4
Career Arena statistics
Tackles:39.0
Pass breakups:3
Interceptions:0
Player stats at CFL.ca (archive) ·  ArenaFan.com

Ben Wells (born January 9, 1989) is an American football defensive back who is currently a free agent. He first enrolled at the University of Texas before transferring to Stephen F. Austin State University. He attended Ozen High School in Beaumont, Texas. Wells has been a member of the Washington Redskins, Montreal Alouettes and Arizona Rattlers.

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Early years

Wells participated in football, basketball and track and field at Ozen High School. He was named first-team 4A all-state by the Associated Press and Texas Sports Writers Association his senior year. He played in the 2007 Offense-Defense All-American Bowl. He also earned first-team 22-4A all-district and first-team All-Greater Houston honors as a junior. Wells started his prep career as a wide receiver before switching to defense his junior year. [1] He was the #88 ranked player nationally by Rivals.com in 2007. [2]

College career

Wells played for the Texas Longhorns from 2008 to 2009. He was redshirted in 2007. [1] He transferred to Stephen F. Austin State University and played for the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks from 2010 to 2011. [3]

Professional career

Washington Redskins

Wells signed with the Washington Redskins of the National Football League (NFL) on April 29, 2012, after going undrafted in the 2012 NFL Draft. [4]

Montreal Alouettes

Wells signed a two-year contract with the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League on May 13, 2013. [5] He was released by the Alouettes on June 11, 2014. [6]

Arizona Rattlers

Wells was signed by the Arizona Rattlers of the Arena Football League on September 25, 2014. [7] On March 22, 2016, Wells was placed on reassignment. [8]

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