Matthew Wells (American football)
| No. 51 Los Angeles Rams | |||
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| Position: | Linebacker | ||
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| Date of birth: | November 26, 1990 | ||
| Place of birth: | Monticello, Mississippi | ||
| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||
| Weight: | 230 lb (104 kg) | ||
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| High school: | Monticello (MS) Lawrence Co. | ||
| College: | Mississippi State | ||
| NFL draft: | 2015 / Round: 6 / Pick: 178 | ||
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| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||
| Roster status: | Reserve/future | ||
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Matthew Sean Wells (born November 26, 1990) is an American football linebacker for the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League (NFL). The New England Patriots drafted Wells with the 178th pick of the 2015 NFL draft.[1]
He played college football for Mississippi State in 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2014,[2] where he started 33 games.
Professional career
New England Patriots
Wells was drafted in the sixth round of the 2015 NFL draft by the New England Patriots.[3]
Chicago Bears
On August 10, 2015, the Patriots traded Wells to the Chicago Bears for Ryan Groy.[4] On September 5, 2015, he was released by the Bears.[5]
St. Louis/Los Angeles Rams
On November 10, 2015, the St. Louis Rams signed Wells to their practice squad.[6] On December 1, 2015, he was released from practice squad.
References
- ↑ Kyed, Doug (May 2, 2015). "Patriots Draft Speedy Linebacker Matthew Wells 178th Overall In Sixth Round". New England Sports Network. Retrieved May 2, 2012.
- ↑ "Matthew Wells". HailState.com. Retrieved May 3, 2015.
- ↑ Frenz, Erik (May 2, 2015). "Patriots Select Explosive Mississippi State Linebacker Matthew Wells in 6th Round". Boston.com. Retrieved November 30, 2015.
- ↑ Smith, Michael David (August 10, 2015). "Bears trade Ryan Groy to Patriots for Matthew Wells". NBCSports.com. Retrieved November 30, 2015.
- ↑ Mayer, Larry (September 5, 2015). "Bears make cuts to reduce roster to 53". ChicagoBears.com. Retrieved September 19, 2015.
- ↑ Lyons, Joe (November 11, 2015). "Rams notes: Fisher praises first-time starters Alexander, Donnal". StLToday.com. Retrieved November 30, 2015.
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