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C SCOTT WELLS #63 6' 2" • 303 lbs. • Tennessee Exp: 5th NFL Season, 5th Packers Season Age: 27 Acquired: Free Agent 2004 (D7-04) Current Status: Active Roster   Fractured his eye socket when he was poked in the eye vs. Chicago (Oct. 7) last season, but missed only two games Started all 16 games for the first time as a pro in 2006, missing just two offensive snaps all season, when his shoe came off Signed a five-year contract extension in November that year Over his first two seasons, went from rookie seventh-round pick to the practice squad to part-time starter at center (four games) and left guard (eight games) Consecutive start streak of 49 games at Tennessee was the third longest in college football history among offensive linemen As a prep at Brentwood (Tenn.) Academy, was ranked as the No. 1 heavyweight wrestler in the nation Enjoys deep-sea fishing, especially in the Gulf Coast area Pro Summary Fifth-year lineman enters his third year as the team's strong, dependable starting center In his two seasons as the full-time center, has missed only two games, one to a fractured eye socket when he was poked in the eye last year vs. Chicago (Oct. 7) and another to an unrelated sinus infection Known for his textbook technique and explosive strength, was named the starting center in spring 2006 and started all 16 games that year for the first time as a pro Missed only two snaps all season (when his shoe came off), playing a team-high 99.8 percent of the offensive snaps Rewarded with a five-year contract extension in November 2006, an obvious sign the organization expects him to be a long-term center of the same caliber as former Packer veterans Frank Winters and Mike Flanagan Adjusted well to the Packers' zone-blocking scheme in 2006, having performed in a similar system in college, and has always been adept at using leverage from his days as an accomplished wrestler First earned playing time and displayed his potential with his versatility his first two seasons In 2004 and 2005, went from a rookie seventh-round draft pick to the practice squad to a part-time starter at two positions - center (four games) and left guard (eight games) Was not accustomed to the LG spot in game action, but filled in there in 2005 when the coaching staff opted to change personnel at midseason Helped boost the Packers' running game that year, particularly the fortunes of Samkon Gado, who posted all three of his 100-yard rushing efforts with Wells in the starting lineup Selected in the 2004 NFL Draft with a seventh-round compensatory pick; was waived at the end of training camp, only to be re-signed two days later to the practice squad Was activated three weeks later when Flanagan was placed on injured reserve Ended up playing five games as a rookie, starting two at center for an injured Grey Ruegamer A fixture at the University of Tennessee, started 49 straight games (all at center), the third-longest streak in college history for an O-lineman Initially felt slighted he was drafted so late, but has used it as motivation to get where he is today Has played in 51 professional contests with 41 starts and also has seen action in three playoff games 2007 Season Played in 14 games (13 starts), starting the first five games of the season before he was poked in the eye on a third-quarter running play vs. Chicago (Oct. 7) and did not return Further examination revealed a fractured eye socket, forcing him to miss the next game vs. Washington (Oct. 14) After the bye week, also missed the following game at Denver (Oct. 29) with an unrelated sinus infection At Kansas City (Nov. 4), was inserted at center in the second quarter and played the rest of the game Returned to his starting role vs. Minnesota (Nov. 11) and was part of a line that helped Green Bay amass a season-high 488 yards, and held the Vikings without a sack; Ryan Grant collected 119 yards rushing Vs. Carolina (Nov. 18), blocked DE Kris Jenkins to allow Grant to cut back for a game-long 23-yard rush At Detroit (Nov. 22), helped pave the way for 481 yards of total offense and 101 yards rushing for Grant; offense did not allow a sack Vs. Oakland (Dec. 9), was part of an offense that totaled 455 yards and 179 rushing yards (156 from Grant) and held the Raiders' defense to zero sacks Vs. Detroit (Dec. 30), helped the team rush for 217 yards, 113 coming from Brandon Jackson, his first 100-yard rushing performance of the season Started both playoff contests Vs. Seattle (Jan. 12), was part of an offensive line that assisted Grant to 201 yards and three touchdowns, both Packers playoff records. Made a key block on Grant's 26-yard run, stifling LB Lofa Tatupu 2006 Season A full-time starter for the first time, started all 16 games and played a team-high 99.8 percent of offensive snaps (1,115 of 1,117), missing just two plays in Week 15 when his shoe came off Adjusted as well as any lineman to the team's new zone-blocking scheme, having played in a similar system at the University of Tennessee His consistency was rewarded with a five-year contract extension, which he signed on Nov. 6 Played every snap on an offensive line that didn't allow a sack from the fourth quarter vs. New Orleans (Sept. 17) to the second quarter vs. St. Louis (Oct. 8); the streak covered 108 passing plays and included a shutout at Philadelphia (Oct. 2) against the Eagles' attacking defense Part of an offensive line at Miami (Oct. 22) that helped the team gain 155 yards rushing, including 118 from Green. On Green's 70-yard touchdown run, made a key block, pinning DT Keith Traylor inside Against Arizona (Oct. 29), helped the offense amass 203 yards on the ground (383 total) including 100-yard performances from both Green (106) and Vernand Morency (101) At Minnesota (Nov. 12), part of an offensive line that did not give up a sack, helping Brett Favre throw for a season-high 347 yards and two touchdowns 2005 Season Played in all 16 games with 10 starts Started twice at center for Flanagan (sports hernia), and eight games at left guard Saw action exclusively on special teams in four contests In an attempt to improve the running game, coaches started him at left guard in Week 10 at Atlanta (Nov. 13) and he held the job for the remainder of the season Was part of an offense in Falcons contest that produced 351 total yards and the team's first 100-yard rusher, Gado Started at Philadelphia (Nov. 27), only three days after he and his wife lost their unborn twins in a personal tragedy Helped pave the way for Gado's 111 yards rushing in Eagles contest Was part of an offensive line in 16-13 win vs. Detroit (Dec. 11) that helped produce 330 total yards, including Gado's 171 on the ground, the franchise's rookie rushing record At Baltimore (Dec. 19), suffered an injury to his left kneecap in the fourth quarter and did not return Shifted to right guard in the second quarter vs. Chicago (Dec. 25), with Flanagan out after aggravating a sports hernia; Adrian Klemm came in at left guard and Ruegamer shifted from right guard to center Earlier, at Carolina (Oct. 3), substituted at center for an injured Flanagan (sports hernia) on the Packers' third series and played the rest of the contest; Green Bay did not allow a sack over its last 46 passing plays of Panthers contest Started at center for Flanagan in 52-3 win vs. New Orleans (Oct. 9) and again at Minnesota (Oct. 23) Received plenty of preseason reps with the first unit, filling in for Flanagan, who was held out of afternoon practices early in camp following 2004 knee surgery Began practicing at guard Aug. 13 to improve his versatility, and played well enough there to become a darkhorse in the derby for a starting job 2004 Season Played in five regular-season games, with two starts Dressed but did not play in eight contests Also played against Minnesota in NFC Wild Card playoff (Jan. 9) Made his NFL debut in Sunday night contest at Houston (Nov. 21), on special teams At Philadelphia (Dec. 5), saw his first snaps at center, replacing Ruegamer (ankle), playing the last drive of the first half and the entire second half Made his initial pro start, vs. Detroit (Dec. 12), helping Packers to 116 yards rushing in 16-13 win; became the seventh center to start during Favre's streak, and the team's first rookie starting center since Bill Cherry (Oct. 12, 1986, vs. Detroit) Also started vs. Jacksonville (Dec. 19) and assisted the Packers to 444 yards of total offense In NFC Wild Card playoff (Jan. 9) against Minnesota, entered in the third quarter at center when the Packers shifted their line to accomodate the loss of LT Chad Clifton (ankle) Earlier, was waived by the Packers Sept. 5 and re-signed two days later to the practice squad, where he spent the season's first three weeks Promoted to the active roster Oct. 2, when Flanagan (knee) went on injured reserve Drafted with a seventh-round compensatory pick (251st overall) College Four-year letterwinner at Tennessee. (2000-03), playing in 50 career games with 49 consecutive starts, the third-longest streak in college football history among offensive linemen As a senior team captain, started every game (for a third straight season), earning second-team All-Southeastern Conference honors (coaches, Associated Press) Wore No. 67 vs. Auburn in '03 to honor teammate Chuck Prugh, hospitalized with a serious illness Played in 11 games at center as a redshirt freshman, starting 10 Earned third-team freshman All-America honors from The Sporting News and freshman All-Southeastern Conference recognition from the Knoxville News-Sentinel Earned two B.A. degrees (history and sociology) Personal Given name Scott Darvin Wells Born in West, Texas Married to Julie, the couple has a son, Jackson Wayne, 4, and a daughter, Lola Faith, 1 The Wells family considered their newest baby a true blessing and gift from God after losing premature twins the previous year; all the faith they needed to get through the tragedy led to the selection of their new baby's middle name A PrepStar and CNN/Sports Illustrated All-America selection at Brentwood (Tenn.) Academy Two-time all-state, all-region and all-district pick Division II Class A 'Mr. Football' in 1998 after leading Brentwood (11-1) to the state finals Played offensive guard, defensive end and nose tackle Recorded 12 sacks on defense as a junior and 14 as a senior Lettered four years in football, four in track and four in wrestling Spent his freshman and sophomore years at Brookville (Pa.) Area High School Won three wrestling titles, two in Greco Roman and one in freestyle Was ranked as the nation's No. 1 high school heavyweight wrestler (177-11 career record) Threw discus and shot put in track events In 2005, signed autographs for the American Red Cross in exchange for cash donations for hurricane relief Has worked as a volunteer wrestling coach at his high school in the offseason Co-hosted two radio shows during the 2006 season and worked in conjunction with those stations to raise money for the Autism Society of the Fox Valley as well as the March of Dimes and continues to be involved in both causes Has participated in the Edgar Bennett Celebrity Bowl-A-Thon, Brett Favre Celebrity Softball Game, Mark Tauscher's TRIFECTA Foundation golf event, a dinner to benefit the Donald Driver Foundation, and the Families of Children with Cancer holiday party The past few years has participated in the Salvation Army's Adopt-a-Family program, buying presents and household supplies for needy families in the area Is involved with Gospel for Asia, which helps benefit Christian missionaries in Asia Was involved in visits to the Tennessee Children's Home and made other hospital visits while in college This offseason spent time with some fans when he and his family were guests on the annual Packer Fan Tours Cruise Was a redshirt freshman when Clifton was a senior at Tennessee Away from the field, likes to spend time with his family Enjoys deep-sea fishing, particularly in the Gulf Coast region Also enjoys handgun target shooting May go into coaching after football Splits residence between Franklin, Tenn., and Green Bay Player Stats Back To Top Year GP GS 2004 Green Bay 5 2 2005 Green Bay 16 10 2006 Green Bay 16 16 NFL totals (three years) 37 28 Postseason 1 0 Additional statistics: Miscellaneous tackles - 1 in 2005; 2 in 2006; NFL total: 3. Fumbles-Lost - 2-0 in 2005, 4-3 in 2006. CURRENT CONTRACT EXPIRATION: After 2011 NFL debut: at Houston, 11/21/04 First NFL start: vs. Detroit, 12/12/04 CAREER TRANSACTIONS 2004: Selected by Green Bay Packers in seventh round (251st overall) in '04 NFL Draft, April 25...Signed first contract, July 29...Waived by Packers, Sept. 5...Re-signed by Packers to practice squad, Sept. 7...Promoted by Packers to active roster, Oct. 2. 2006: Signed five-year contract extension (through 2011), Nov. 6.