David Wells

BIOGRAPHY

David Wells was born May 2, 1995, in Fresno, California. He is a tight end in the NFL.

Wells accepted a football scholarship from San Diego State University. As a redshirt freshman, he appeared in 12 games, mostly on special teams, without recording any offensive stats.

As a sophomore, he appeared in 14 games as a backup and special teams player. He was the named the second-string tight end behind Daniel Brunskill after the seventh game of the season. He had 4 receptions for 22 yards.

As a junior, he started in 14 games after Brunskill was converted into a right tackle. He was used mostly as a blocking tight end for a running game spearheaded by Donnel Pumphrey and Rashaad Penny. He registered 25 receptions for 294 yards (11.8-yard avg.), 4 touchdowns, a 2-point conversion reception and a special teams tackle. He had 5 catches for 62 yards and one touchdown against San Jose State University.

As a senior, he started 9 of the 11 games he appeared in, mostly blocking for Penny. He collected 9 receptions for 133 yards (14.8-yard avg.) and 2 touchdowns. 

Wells was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Dallas Cowboys after the 2018 NFL Draft on May 1. He was waived on September 1, 2018, as part of final roster cuts.

On September 14, 2022, Wells was signed to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers practice squad. He was released on September 26, but re-signed on October 19. He signed a reserve/future contract on January 17, 2023.