Van Wells
Senior center on Oregon State's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′2″ · 292 lb · Houston, TX
Recruiting
IOL recruit
No. 1261 nationally · Signed with Colorado
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
4 center on Oregon State's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 3-star recruit to Colorado in 2022.
- Transferred from Colorado to Oregon State in 2024.
- Court grants restraining order for players (Sep 2) Reported
Van Wells
Colorado to Oregon State — the move that set up everything since.
Low coverage — composed from the verified record.
- portal record
His career
2022
- Signed with Colorado3-star out of C.E. King
2023
- Signed with Oregon State3-star out of Lakes
2024
- Entered the portal
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
JaMarcus Shephard
Scheme reads (pass share, tempo, sack rate) need at least 3 team games — 2 games in so far.
Awards
A three-star recruit at center for Oregon State -- now graded to hold down a real starting-caliber role.
Offensive line play doesn't show up in a box score. Here's what actually tells you whether he's good.
4 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2016. Taliese Fuaga was one of them, an All-American.
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Oregon State
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Center · Oregon State
Returning around him
- 58% of 2024 offensive production back (Solid continuity)
- Transfer portal: -15 net (20 in / 35 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Oregon State · Last season: 2-10 · Talent rank #76 · 2026 recruiting class #100