By Dave Te thomas
#56-REGGIE WELLS, Jr.
Offensive Tackle/Guard
Clarion University of Pennsylvania Golden Eagles
6:03.2-300
Library, Pennsylvania
ANALYSIS
Positives…Athletic pass protector who is extremely quick for a player his size...Very fluid moving upfield, showing the ability to set up to take proper blocking angles...Sinks his hips low when firing off the snap and has developed a solid hand punch to rock defenders back...Very effective on the short area pull and adjusts quickly to the edge rushers, shuffling his feet properly to slide back and protect the outside...Has the long arms to seal off the outside and his lateral agility is ideal for trap blocking...Looks very natural and at ease when moving off the snap and has developed excellent quickness in getting his hands raised.
Negatives…Still a little raw, but he has all the tools you need to unearth his talents - size, strength, speed...Needs to refine his hip swerve, as he does not roll his hips through contact...Rolls off blocks, at times, and needs refinement in this area, also...Has to also work on his upfield block, as he does not quickly recognize the linebackers moving towards the ball and seems to stand around more than trying to get a piece of someone.
CAREER NOTES
Four-year starter who is one of the quicker and more agile blockers in the collegiate ranks…The two-time All-American and All-Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference choice is a product of the school’s weight room, having added over fifty pounds to his frame since arriving on campus as a freshman…A legacy, following in his father’s (Reggie Sr.) footsteps by performing for the Golden Eagles (father was inducted into the school’s Hall of Fame in 1990 as a basketball player).
2002 SEASON
All-American first-team selection by The NFL Draft Report, American Football Coaches Association and Associated Press, adding second-team honors from Football Gazette… All-Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference first-team choice…Started every game at the left offensive tackle position…Registered 101 knockdowns as he cleared the way for a rushing attack that led the conference and ranked sixth in the NCAA Division II ranks with an average of 273.0 yards per game on the ground…Also made an assisted tackle.
Millersville…Posted nine knockdowns, including a timely block upfield to spring QB Adam Almashy for a 46-yard scoring scamper as the team gained 261 yards rushing.
Glenville State…Had a season-high eighteen knockdowns to help the team set a school game-record with 519 yards on the ground, cut blocking linebacker John Ours on a 26-yard touchdown run by Brandon Sweeney and later opened a hole used by Robert Walker for a 50-yard scoring run…The old Clarion game rushing record was 443 yards vs. Lock Haven in 2000.
Kutztown…Leveled defensive end Corey Benson as Almashy rolled left to find Justin Sickeri with a 14-yard touchdown pass as the offense totaled 321 yards.
West Chester…Blasted his way into the end zone with Walker following for a 1-yard scoring run and took down linebacker Brandon Neely upfield on Glenn Lovelace’s 45-yard touchdown jaunt, finishing with thirteen knockdowns as the Golden Eagles piled up 438 yards, including 344 on the ground.
California (Pa.)…Had ten knockdowns, upending middle linebacker Kevan Scott to kill the blitz on Almashy’s 21-yard scoring toss to Ben Culver.
Lock Haven…Executed a cut block on defensive end Jason Kasheta to spring Almashy for a 55-yard touchdown run as the team accounted for 560 yards.
2001 SEASON
All-American honorable mention by Football Gazette…All-PSAC first-team choice…All-Northeast Region first-team choice by Daktronics/CoSIDA…Started all year at left tackle, paving the way for a running attack that averaged 240.5 yards per game…Collected 83 knockdowns for an offense that totaled 3883 yards.
East Stroudsburg…Cut blocked defensive tackle Dustin Barno, giving QB Adam Almashy time to throw a 21-yard scoring strike to Andy Pore.
Shippensburg…Collected twelve knockdowns, opening a hole used by Robert Walker for a 69-yard touchdown jaunt and leveled defensive end Ryan Hoffman as halfback Ben Culver took a handoff, rolled left and tossed a 60-yard scoring pass to Demetric Gardner.
Kutztown…Posted ten knockdowns and brought down linebacker Dave Maloney on Almashy’s 23-yard touchdown strike to Pore.
California (Pa.)…Upended defensive tackle Ernest Genes on a 6-yard scoring scamper by Almashy around the left corner, registering eleven knockdowns as the team rushed for 310 yards.
Indiana (Pa.)…His cut block on defensive end Craig Prince gave Almashy a chance to connect with Mike McCullum with a 15-yard touchdown pass.
2000 SEASON
Started every game at left tackle, registering 70 knockdowns for an offense that averaged 378.3 yards per game.
Shippensburg…Cleared a rush lane used by Tab Musser for a 2-yard scoring run as the team totaled 576 yards.
California (Pa.)…Blasted his way into the end zone with QB Adam Almashy following for a 2-yard touchdown run that capped a 96-yard scoring drive with 0:24 left in a 32-28 victory.
Lock Haven…Made a key block upfield to spring Robert Walker for a 16-yard scoring scamper as the Golden Eagles amassed 346 yards rushing.
1999 SEASON
Moved into the starting lineup for the final three games at left tackle…Provided solid pass protection as the team generated 2784 yards.
Valifornia (Pa.)…Led the way on an 11-yard scoring scamper by Demetric Gardner as the team gained 184 yards rushing.
INJURY REPORT
No injuries reported.
CAMPUS AGILITY TESTS
5.2 in the 40-yard dash.
#56-REGGIE WELLS, Jr.
Offensive Tackle/Guard
Clarion University of Pennsylvania Golden Eagles
6:03.2-300
Library, Pennsylvania
ANALYSIS
Positives…Athletic pass protector who is extremely quick for a player his size...Very fluid moving upfield, showing the ability to set up to take proper blocking angles...Sinks his hips low when firing off the snap and has developed a solid hand punch to rock defenders back...Very effective on the short area pull and adjusts quickly to the edge rushers, shuffling his feet properly to slide back and protect the outside...Has the long arms to seal off the outside and his lateral agility is ideal for trap blocking...Looks very natural and at ease when moving off the snap and has developed excellent quickness in getting his hands raised.
Negatives…Still a little raw, but he has all the tools you need to unearth his talents - size, strength, speed...Needs to refine his hip swerve, as he does not roll his hips through contact...Rolls off blocks, at times, and needs refinement in this area, also...Has to also work on his upfield block, as he does not quickly recognize the linebackers moving towards the ball and seems to stand around more than trying to get a piece of someone.
CAREER NOTES
Four-year starter who is one of the quicker and more agile blockers in the collegiate ranks…The two-time All-American and All-Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference choice is a product of the school’s weight room, having added over fifty pounds to his frame since arriving on campus as a freshman…A legacy, following in his father’s (Reggie Sr.) footsteps by performing for the Golden Eagles (father was inducted into the school’s Hall of Fame in 1990 as a basketball player).
2002 SEASON
All-American first-team selection by The NFL Draft Report, American Football Coaches Association and Associated Press, adding second-team honors from Football Gazette… All-Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference first-team choice…Started every game at the left offensive tackle position…Registered 101 knockdowns as he cleared the way for a rushing attack that led the conference and ranked sixth in the NCAA Division II ranks with an average of 273.0 yards per game on the ground…Also made an assisted tackle.
Millersville…Posted nine knockdowns, including a timely block upfield to spring QB Adam Almashy for a 46-yard scoring scamper as the team gained 261 yards rushing.
Glenville State…Had a season-high eighteen knockdowns to help the team set a school game-record with 519 yards on the ground, cut blocking linebacker John Ours on a 26-yard touchdown run by Brandon Sweeney and later opened a hole used by Robert Walker for a 50-yard scoring run…The old Clarion game rushing record was 443 yards vs. Lock Haven in 2000.
Kutztown…Leveled defensive end Corey Benson as Almashy rolled left to find Justin Sickeri with a 14-yard touchdown pass as the offense totaled 321 yards.
West Chester…Blasted his way into the end zone with Walker following for a 1-yard scoring run and took down linebacker Brandon Neely upfield on Glenn Lovelace’s 45-yard touchdown jaunt, finishing with thirteen knockdowns as the Golden Eagles piled up 438 yards, including 344 on the ground.
California (Pa.)…Had ten knockdowns, upending middle linebacker Kevan Scott to kill the blitz on Almashy’s 21-yard scoring toss to Ben Culver.
Lock Haven…Executed a cut block on defensive end Jason Kasheta to spring Almashy for a 55-yard touchdown run as the team accounted for 560 yards.
2001 SEASON
All-American honorable mention by Football Gazette…All-PSAC first-team choice…All-Northeast Region first-team choice by Daktronics/CoSIDA…Started all year at left tackle, paving the way for a running attack that averaged 240.5 yards per game…Collected 83 knockdowns for an offense that totaled 3883 yards.
East Stroudsburg…Cut blocked defensive tackle Dustin Barno, giving QB Adam Almashy time to throw a 21-yard scoring strike to Andy Pore.
Shippensburg…Collected twelve knockdowns, opening a hole used by Robert Walker for a 69-yard touchdown jaunt and leveled defensive end Ryan Hoffman as halfback Ben Culver took a handoff, rolled left and tossed a 60-yard scoring pass to Demetric Gardner.
Kutztown…Posted ten knockdowns and brought down linebacker Dave Maloney on Almashy’s 23-yard touchdown strike to Pore.
California (Pa.)…Upended defensive tackle Ernest Genes on a 6-yard scoring scamper by Almashy around the left corner, registering eleven knockdowns as the team rushed for 310 yards.
Indiana (Pa.)…His cut block on defensive end Craig Prince gave Almashy a chance to connect with Mike McCullum with a 15-yard touchdown pass.
2000 SEASON
Started every game at left tackle, registering 70 knockdowns for an offense that averaged 378.3 yards per game.
Shippensburg…Cleared a rush lane used by Tab Musser for a 2-yard scoring run as the team totaled 576 yards.
California (Pa.)…Blasted his way into the end zone with QB Adam Almashy following for a 2-yard touchdown run that capped a 96-yard scoring drive with 0:24 left in a 32-28 victory.
Lock Haven…Made a key block upfield to spring Robert Walker for a 16-yard scoring scamper as the Golden Eagles amassed 346 yards rushing.
1999 SEASON
Moved into the starting lineup for the final three games at left tackle…Provided solid pass protection as the team generated 2784 yards.
Valifornia (Pa.)…Led the way on an 11-yard scoring scamper by Demetric Gardner as the team gained 184 yards rushing.
INJURY REPORT
No injuries reported.
CAMPUS AGILITY TESTS
5.2 in the 40-yard dash.
