Jonathan Wells (born July 21, 1979 in River Ridge, Louisiana) is a former running back who played for the Ohio State Buckeyes.

[edit] High School Career

Wells played high school football at John Curtis Christian High School in his native River Ridge, Louisiana. He assisted the team in capturing 3 consecutive 4A state championships.

[edit] College career

Wells played college football with the Ohio State Buckeyes. Despite starting only 15 of 45 career games, he carried 479 times for 2,381 yards and 27 TDs, ranking 13th on the school’s all-time rushing yards list. He was drafted 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. (2001 season) His effort helped snap an Ohio State 6 game losing streak at Michigan Stadium, getting a win there for the first time since 1987. He was named the Ohio State Buckeye's 2001 Season MVP.

[edit] Post-Football Career

After his football career, he 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.

[edit] Career Rushing Statistics at Ohio State

[edit] External links

• Record Label website

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