The University of Texas at Austin Athletics
2009 Football Roster
Roster
Ben Wells
- Position:
- S
- Height:
- 6-1
- Weight:
- 197
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Hometown:
- Beaumont, Texas
- High School:
- Ozen
Fourth-year safety who has appeared in 24 games at safety and on special teams ... posted 12 tackles, a sack, a TFL, an INT and a special-teams TD during his career ... appeared in 12 games at safety and on special teams in 2009 ... posted 10 tackles, a sack, a TFL, an INT and returned a blocked punt three yards for a TD ... appeared in 12 games at safety and on special teams in 2008 ... graduated early and enrolled at UT in January [apos]07 to take part in spring drills ... gained valuable experience at safety as a redshirt in 2007 ... a prep All-American who was a four-year honor roll student.
SOPHOMORE (2009)
Appeared in 12 games at safety and on special teams ... missed games versus Kansas and Texas A&M due to injury ... helped UT rank 12th nationally in scoring defense (16.7 ppg), third in total defense (251.9 ypg), first in rushing defense (72.4 ypg), 10th in pass efficiency defense (100.5 rating) and 19th in pass defense (179.6 ypg) ... UT also ranked first nationally in INTs (25) and tied for first in forced turnovers (37) ... posted 10 tackles, a sack, a TFL, an INT and returned a blocked punt three yards for a TD ... registered two tackles against ULM ... notched a tackle and an INT versus UTEP... scored his first career TD, scooping up a blocked punt and returning it three yards for a score versus Colorado ... also added a tackle against the Buffaloes ... recorded a tackle at Oklahoma State ... notched three tackles and a sack versus UCF ... added two stops at Baylor.
REDSHIRT FRESHMAN (2008)
Appeared in 12 games at safety and on special teams and posted two tackles ... posted a tackle against Arkansas ... added a tackle versus No. 7 Oklahoma State ... redshirted in 2007.
HIGH SCHOOL
Coached by John Clayton, Sr. at Ozen H.S. ... prep All-American and all-state selection ... was a three-sport standout ... played in the 2007 Offense-Defense All-American Bowl ... earned the title of top defensive back during the O-D All-American game practice week ... was a member of ESPN[apos]s top 150 national prospects ... earned a spot on Dave Campbell[apos]s Super Team ... started prep career as a wide receiver before switching to defense before his junior season ... tallied 66 tackles, six interceptions, 21 PBU, five tackles for loss, two forced fumbles and a fumble recovery in 13 games over his final two seasons ... named first-team 4A all-state by The Associated Press and Texas Sports Writers Association as a senior, despite playing in only three games ... tallied 10 tackles and five PBU to go along with three catches for 75 yards and two TDs ... earned first-team all-district (22-4A) and first-team All-Greater Houston as a junior ... helped Ozen to the Division II 4A regional semifinals and a 7-3 record ... posted 56 tackles, five TFL, six INTs, 15 PBU, two forced fumbles and a fumble recovery ... made six tackles and broke up five passes while returning an INT 98 yards for a TD against Worthing ... three-year letterman in basketball ... averaged 10 points, eight rebounds and five steals in 10 games as a junior ... also earned one letter in track and field.
PERSONAL
Born in Beaumont, Texas ... majoring in youth and communication studies ... a four-year honor roll student as a prepster ... volunteered as a day-camp counselor at the Beaumont YMCA ... played AAU basketball with current Longhorn basketball player Harrison Smith ... enjoys rapping, video games, computers, cars and music.
THE WELLS FILE
Nickname: Benzo
During pregame, I like to: Listen to my iPod
Favorite TV channel: ESPN
Favorite TV show: Miami Ink
Favorite movie: He Got Game
Favorite actor: Jamie Foxx
Favorite superhero: Batman
Favorite CD: The Inspiration by Young Jeezy
Favorite video game: NCAA Football [apos]08
Favorite cartoon character: Bugs Bunny
Pet: Dog (Z-Ro)
