Michael Wells
2024 (Sophomore): Played in all 12 games and made four starts at linebacker...started first three games of the season and final contest vs. UNI...credited with 23 tackles, including 13 solo stops...had 4.5 TFLs and forced a fumble...opened the season with four tackles at Villanova, including three solo stops...had three tackles in four games...had a tackle for a 13-yard loss vs. Indiana State...forced a fumble vs. Valparaiso. 2023 (Redshirt Freshman): Played in 12 games as a reserve on defense and member of special teams...was credited with five tackles...had four solo stops...had tackles in five contests...recorded stops against Valparaiso, Robert Morris, South Dakota, Missouri State and Duquesne. 2022 (Freshman): Played in three games...saw action against Indiana State, Western Illinois and South Dakota...had a solo tackle against South Dakota...was able to redshirt. High School: Helped lead New Castle to its first playoff win since 2016...played linebacker and wide receiver as a senior...saw time at quarterback during career...coach was Joe Cowart...also a standout basketball player...was a third-team all-state selection last year. Personal: Is the 2025-26 recipient of the Chris and Ann-Marie Adams Scholarship, and the Jamaine Cook "Hope" Scholarship.
| YR | SCHOOL | GP | GS | DEF SNAPS | PROD | TACK | SOLO | TFL | TACK YDS | SACK | PDEF | PBU |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Youngstown State University | 3 | 3 | -- | -- | 11 | 4 | 4 | 14 | 0.5 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 | Youngstown State University | 13 | 10 | -- | High | 50 | 25 | 18 | 82 | 10.5 | 4 | 4 |
| 2024 | Youngstown State University | 12 | 4 | -- | Low | 23 | 13 | 5 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | Youngstown State University | 12 | 0 | -- | -- | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | Youngstown State University | 3 | 0 | -- | -- | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 43 | 17 | -- | Med. | 89 | 46 | 27 | 130 | 11.0 | 5 | 5 |
Valuation
Profile last updated Sep 11, 2026