Van Wells
Van Wells is a three-star recruit from Houston, TX, out of C.E. King (No. 1,261 in the 2022 class) who has not played in Oregon State's 8 games this season.
Where Wells comes from
- Houston, TX
- C.E. King
- About 1,850 miles from Reser Stadium
- Three-star, No. 1,261 in the 2022 class; signed with Colorado.
- On the Oregon State roster since 2024
Where Wells fits
Oregon State lists 24 offensive linemen this season.
The team’s line is 12th in the country in stuff rate allowed this season (a team number).
Oregon State is 5-3. Next: vs Texas State, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
From C.E. King
Also from Houston, TX
What’s being said
4 stories in the last 60 days, from 2 outlets.
OSU center Van Wells set to play after injury scare
OregonLive Nov 2
Transferred to Oregon State from Colorado.
In the news in the last 60 days
from 2 outlets
OSU center Van Wells set to play after injury scare
OregonLive Nov 2 · 1 outlet
In the news this season
from 3 outlets
OSU center Van Wells set to play after injury scare
OregonLive Nov 2 · 1 outlet
Week by week
- Oct 29 to Nov 4L 22-38 at Fresno State1 story
- Oct 22 to Oct 28No game1 storyOregon State QB Braden Atkinson & OL Van Wells met with the media ahead of Fresno State
On3 - Oct 15 to Oct 21W 48-30 vs Washington StateNo stories
- Oct 8 to Oct 14W 66-14 vs San Diego StateNo stories
- Oct 1 to Oct 7W 56-26 at Colorado StateNo stories
- Sep 24 to Sep 30W 33-7 at UTEPNo stories
- Sep 17 to Sep 23W 52-17 vs MontanaNo stories
- Sep 10 to Sep 16L 24-35 vs Texas Tech2 storiesJaheim Patterson, Van Wells earn teammates’ trust amid uncertain Oregon State futures OregonLive
- Sep 3 to Sep 9L 20-33 at Houston1 story
- Aug 27 to Sep 2No game3 storiesJaheim Patterson, Van Wells granted temporary restraining order to return to play for Oregon State OregonLive
- Aug 6 to Aug 12No game1 storyVan Wells is back at Oregon State practice — here's what his return could mean for the O-line OregonLive
- Aug 1 to Aug 5No game1 storyOregon State ‘working through’ potential returns of Jaheim Patterson, Van Wells OregonLive
Each week: his team’s game, the stories about him that week, and the week’s biggest news headline.
What was said at each stop
Stories we tracked, by school.
Oregon State10 stories2024 to now
Most about: preview and matchup, in his words, camp and practice.
- OregonLiveOregon State ‘working through’ potential returns of Jaheim Patterson, Van WellsAug 5
- OregonLiveVan Wells is back at Oregon State practice — here's what his return could mean for the O-lineAug 12
Yahoo SportsJaheim Patterson, Van Wells suing NCAA in order to play for Oregon State in 2026Sep 1Reported by Yahoo Sports- OregonLiveJaheim Patterson, Van Wells granted temporary restraining order to return to play for Oregon StateSep 2
- On3Van Wells and Jaheim Patterson Granted TRO Prior to Season OpenerSep 2
Colorado2022 to 2023not trackedStories are headlines grouped by what they are about, counted through Nov 4.
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Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line 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.
The unit he anchors ranks 12th nationally in stuff rate allowed this season. See the full unit breakdown →
4 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2016. Taliese Fuaga was one of them, an All-American.
Five seasons, two schools
- 2026 Oregon State ShephardYear 5 · Games –
- 2025 Oregon State BrayYear 4 · Games –
- 2024 Oregon State BrayYear 3 · Games –
- Dec 2023 Entered the transfer portalColorado to Oregon State
- 2023 Colorado SandersYear 2 · Games –
- 2022 Colorado DorrellYear 1 · Games –
- High school C.E. KingHouston, TX · Class of 2022Three-star, No. 1,261 in the 2022 class. Signed with Colorado.
Moves
- Transferred from Colorado to Oregon State, Dec 4, 2023.
2022
- Signed with ColoradoThree-star, out of C.E. King
2024
- Transferred to Oregon Statefrom Colorado
Coaching lineage · 2022–2026
6 coachesPlayed for 6 head coaches at 2 schools: Karl Dorrell, Mike Sanford Jr., Deion Sanders, Trent Bray, Robb Akey and JaMarcus Shephard.