Career
He played college football for the University of Tennessee, and was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the seventh round of the 2004 NFL Draft. Wells played offensive guard, defensive end, and nose tackle. He was a PrepStar and Cable News Network/Sports Illustrated All America selection along with earning the Division II Class A "Mr.
Football" in 1998.
Wells also excelled on the wrestling mat, winning two Tennessee State Titles in the 275 pound weight class, going undefeated during his junior and senior years. Wells played college football at the University of Tennessee. Green Bay Packers
Wells was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the seventh round, pick 251, of the 2004 NFL Draft.
On September 5, 2004, Wells was waived by the Green Bay Packers but was signed to their practice squad two-days later on September 7.
On October 2, 2004, he was promoted to the active roster when Mike Flanagan was put on injured reserve. Wells saw his first NFL regular season playing time on special teams on November 21, 2004, in Houston.
He was named the starting center in the spring of 2006, and held that position until 2011, missing just one game because of an eye injury. In November, 2006, Scott was given a 5-year, $15 million contract extension.
On December 26, 2011, Wells was voted to his first career Pro Bowl.
Saint Louis Rams
Wells signed a 4-year $24 million deal with the Saint Louis Rams on March 16, 2012. In Week 1 against the Detroit Lions on September 9, 2012, Wells fractured a metatarsal in his left foot. He also underwent arthroscopic surgery in his right knee to repair some torn cartilage.
Wells was released along with Jake Long on the eve of free agency on March 9, 2015.
The couple had lost premature twin sons, Deacon Scott Wells and Maddox Scott Wells as a result of stillbirth on November 24, 2005 the year before Lola"s birth. He has earned two Bachelor of Arts degrees in history and sociology.
