University of West Alabama

2013: Moved to linebacker from defensive end in the spring.

2012: Recorded three tackles and had a sack against College of Faith ... Recovered a fumble in the season opener at Clark Atlanta.

Ohio: Signed with Ohio University out of junior college, but transferred to UWA.

JUCO: Played at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College ... Recorded 32 tackles, 24 solo while elading MGCCC to a 10-2 record and a Mississippi Bowl win in 2011 ... Had seven tackles for loss and six sacks as a sophomore ... Forced three fumbles and recovered one.  

Prep: Played for Coach Todd Mangum at Ocean Springs (Miss.) High School ... Three year letter winner at linebacker ... Totaled 170 tackles as a senior on the way to being named Most Valuable Defensive Player in Mississippi ... Helped lead the Greyhounds to an 11-3 record as a senior.

Personal: Full name is Wade Wells ... Born on Sept. 24, 1990 ... Has one younger brother, Dawson ... Likes to hunt, fish and play golf ... Health major.