Pro Wells

Provonsha Wells[1] (born July 20, 1998) is an American football tight end who is a free agent. He played college football at Milford Academy (2016), Northwest Mississippi Community College (2017), and TCU (2018–2020).

Pro Wells
Personal information
Born: (1998-07-20) July 20, 1998
St. Petersburg, Florida, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:257 lb (117 kg)
Career information
High school:Dixie Hollins
(St. Petersburg, Florida)
College:
Position:Tight end
Undrafted:2021
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Player stats at PFR

Early life and education

Pro Wells was born in St. Petersburg, Florida. He went to Dixie Hollins High School, where he caught 31 passes for 952 yards and five touchdowns. He also played high school basketball, earning all-county honors. In 2016, he attended Milford Academy in New Berlin, New York, where he caught nine passes for 205 yards and one touchdown. He transferred to Northwest Mississippi Community College in 2017, catching 19 passes for 304 yards and two touchdowns. In 2018, he played college football at TCU, appearing in four games a redshirt. He played in all 12 games in his second season at TCU, leading the team with five touchdowns receptions on 17 catches. Following the season Wells earned second-team all–Big 12 honors. In his junior season, he played in 10 games, placing fifth on TCU with 13 receptions for 195 yards and a team-leading three touchdowns.[2] After the season Wells chose to forgo remaining eligibility and instead declare for the NFL Draft.[3][4][5]

Professional career

After going unselected in the 2021 NFL Draft, Wells signed as an undrafted free agent with the Cincinnati Bengals.[6] He was waived on August 16, 2021.[7]

Wells was signed by the Philadelphia Stars of the United States Football League (USFL) on April 1, 2022.[8] He ecame a free agent after the 2023 season.

Statistics
USFL statistics [9]
Year Team Games Receiving Fumbles
GPGSRecYdsAvgLngTDFumLost
2022PHI 10035518.351100
2023PHI 1011010.010000
Career11046516.351100

Post Season
USFL statistics [10]
Year Team Games Receiving Fumbles
GPGSRecYdsAvgLngTDFumLost
2022PHI 20000000
Career20000000

References
  1. Young, R. J. (May 4, 2022). "USFL 2022: The stories behind the league's best names". Fox Sports.
  2. "Pro Wells - Football". TCU Athletics.
  3. "Pro Wells goes pro: TCU tight end declares for 2021 NFL draft". Dallas News. December 18, 2020.
  4. Davidson, Drew (March 23, 2021). "TCU's Pro Wells hopes pro day boosted his NFL stock". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. p. B4 – via Newspapers.com. open access
  5. Davidson, Drew (December 19, 2020). "TCU's Wells opts out of bowl game, will focus on preparing for NFL draft". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. p. A8 – via Newspapers.com. open access
  6. Davidson, Drew (May 3, 2021). "TCU tight end Wells to sign with Cincinnati Bengals as undrafted free agent". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. p. B3 – via Newspapers.com. open access
  7. "Bengals Waive Horn, Lees And Wells". Bengals.com. August 16, 2021.
  8. Heilman, Michael (April 1, 2022). "Philadelphia Stars signs safety Evan Worthington and tight end Pro Wells". BGMSportsTrax.
  9. "Philadelphia Stars Team Stats". foxsports.com. Retrieved 2022-05-12.
  10. "Philadelphia Stars Team Stats". foxsports.com. Retrieved 2022-05-12.
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