Beanie Wells Declares for Draft: Thanks for the Memories

Drew Thurman (4:43 pm)

Beanie Wells announced today that he is bypassing his senior season and will enter the NFL draft. He has had an incredible three-year ride at Ohio State and had some very nice things to say about his departure.

"I want to thank my teammates, my coaches, my teachers, and the academic advisors for all they have done, and I definitely want to thank the Buckeye fans for all their support," Wells said in a statement. "Ohio State has become like a family to me, and it will always be that way. But in the best interest of my family, it's time to move on and take a chance at fulfilling my lifetime dream of playing in the NFL."

Ohio State and its fans have a lot to thank Beanie for as well. Not only has he rushed for 3,382 yards and 30 touchdowns in his career, but he has also carried the Buckeyes in many respects. He has had over 200 rushing attempts each of the last two seasons, and despite missing time for injuries, has put the team on his back.

Beanie will probably always be remembered as one of the premier backs at Ohio State, and his combination of size and speed do not come along very often.

Even more than that, though, Beanie will be engraved in the hearts of the Buckeye Nation forever for his ability to take a run to the house at any moment—especially against Michigan, where he had a big run each of his three seasons to sink the Wolverines' hopes of beating Ohio State.

So thank you Beanie. We wish you the best in the NFL. Make us proud!

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