David Wells Jr. News, Rumors, Updates - Oregon State Beavers

Oregon State Football Position Preview: Wide Receivers David Wells and Taz Reddicks both hit the portal, which was unfortunate but not surprising given the coaching change. However, the Oregon St...

JUNE 19 • SI.COM

Transfers to Tulsa Wells has elected to transfer to Tulsa, Ryan Harlan of On3.com reports.

Impact Wells pieced together an impressive sophomore campaign with the Beavers in 2025, compiling 44 catches for 466 yards and four touchdowns on 76 targets, all career-best marks. He'll move on after three years in Corvallis and should take on a healthy role in the Golden Hurricanes offense in 2026.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Entering transfer portal Wells (not injury related) will enter the transfer portal, per Ryan Clarke of The Oregonian.

Impact Wells was arrested for an alleged DUI and reckless driving towards the end of the season for Oregon State. He'll look for a new program still with an arraignment scheduled in Benton County Circuit Court in Oregon, which may complicate his transfer process. The receiver caught 44 passes for 466 yards and four touchdowns this fall.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Arrested for alleged DUII Wells was arrested for alleged driving under the influence of intoxicants and reckless driving, Ryan Clarke of OregonLive.com reports.

Impact The instance of Wells' DUII allegedly occurred on Nov. 23, just a day after most teams wrapped up Week 13 and with Oregon State on a bye. Wells' issue explains why he did not play the last game of Oregon State's 2025 season, as his offense is a Class A misdemeanor under Oregon law. At the time of the report, it was announced that Wells would not be participating in Oregon State's football activities, and that is expected to remain the case now that the 2025 Beavers' season has finished.

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

DNP Saturday Wells (undisclosed) was held out of Oregon State's 32-8 loss to Washington State on Saturday.

Impact Wells did not play during Saturday's contest due to an undisclosed injury, marking his first missed game of the season. With the Beavers finishing 2-10 on the year, the 6-foot-1 receiver's season is over, with Wells finishing with 44 receptions on 466 yards and four touchdowns through 11 games. Barring entry into the NCAA transfer portal, Wells should be back with the Beavers for the 2026 season.

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Registers TD in loss Wells scored his first touchdown in five games as he caught 61 receiving yards on seven catches as the Beavers fell to Tulsa, 31-14, on Saturday.

Impact Wells is having his best season with Oregon State. The redshirt sophomore has rang up 466 receiving yards on 44 catches and four touchdowns heading into the final game of the season. The Beavers do not play until Nov. 29 against Washington State. The Cougars defense is in the top 10 in the nation against the pass.

NOVEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Richardson, Allen lead rushing attack as Tulsa takes down Oregon State 31-14

Dominic Richardson racked up 166 rushing yards and one touchdown on 27 touches, Ajay Allen added 61 rushing yards and a score on seven carries, and Tulsa defeated Oregon State 31-1...

NOVEMBER 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Leads OSU receiving Wells led the Oregon State receiving corps with 112 yards on nine catches in the 21-17 loss to Sam Houston State on Saturday.

Impact It was quite a difference in a week for Wells. Against Washington State the redshirt sophomore had only one catch for zero yards. Also, it was the first time Wells had surpassed the century mark since Sept. 13 against Texas Tech (103 yards on six receptions). The Beavers take on Tulsa this Saturday (Nov. 15). The Golden Hurricane defense against the pass is in the bottom quarter in the nation.

NOVEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Leads OSU in receiving Wells collected 58 receiving yards on six catches and a touchdown to head the list of Oregon State receivers in the 39-14 loss on Saturday against Wake Forest.

Impact It was the second-best day this season for the redshirt sophomore. Wells caught six passes for 103 yards against Texas Tech on Sept. 13. Depending on flow of the game, Wells might or might not have a big game, Oct. 18 against FCS Lafayette.

OCTOBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Purdie throws for 4 TDs in 39-14 Wake Forest win over Oregon State

Backup quarterback Deshawn Purdie threw for 270 yards and four touchdowns for Wake Forest in a 39-14 victory over winless Oregon State on Saturday

OCTOBER 11, 2025 • Associated Press

App State's goalline stand preserves 27-23 win over Oregon State

Myles Farmer made a game-saving tackle at the goal line on fourth down as Appalachian State edged Oregon State 27-23 on Saturday

OCTOBER 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Career best in loss Wells registered his collegiate best with 103 yards on six catches on Saturday in Oregon State's 45-14 defeat at Texas Tech.

Impact It was one of the few bright spots for the Beavers in the contest in leading the receivers. The red-shirt sophomore has increased his output in each game this season and has become one of the reliable wide outs for Oregon State. Wells will look to keep it going on Saturday, Sept. 20, but it will be tough against rival Oregon in the annual interstate battle. The Ducks pass defense is in the top 20 in the nation.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Hits paydirt in defeat Wells only made two catches for 32 yards, but only one of those was for positive yards, a 34-yard touchdown catch in the fourth quarter in Oregon State's 36-27 defeat at the hands...

Impact It was the redshirt-sophomore's only second career touchdown. It came at a great time with less than 90 seconds in the game against Freson State that gave the Bears a 27-26 lead. Oregon State travels to Texas Tech on Saturday, Sept. 13. The Red Raiders defense is 13th in the country against the run, but they have faced weak competition. Last season, Texas Tech's defense was in the middle of the country against the run.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lynch kicks 43-yard FG with 29 seconds left, late pick-6 helps Fresno State beat Oregon State 36-27

Dylan Lynch has kicked three fourth-quarter field goals, including a 43-yarder with 29 seconds left, to help Fresno State beat Oregon State 36-27 on Saturday

SEPTEMBER 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Listed as starter vs. Cal Wells is listed as a starting wide receiver for Oregon State's matchup against Cal on Saturday, Ryan Harlan of On3 Sports reports.

Impact Wells looked to be on the fringe of a starting or rotating spot for the Beavers this season, but he looked to have an impressive fall camp as he'll start in the season opener. The 6-foot-1 wide receiver will join Trent Walker and Taz Reddicks as Oregon State's starting pass catchers for the outing against the Golden Bears.

AUGUST 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Leads Beavers in Receiving Wells Jr. brought in only a pair of passes, but had 63 receiving yards in the Oregon State 38-15 win over Idaho State on Saturday.

Impact It was a quiet passing night for Oregon State passing game as the Beavers rushed for 380 yards. Wells Jr. collected a 55-yard touchdown pass in the third quarter. The red-shirted freshman is part of crowded wide receiver group. Wells Jr. only had one catch last season that came against Stanford on Nov. 11, 2023.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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Richardson, Allen lead rushing attack as Tulsa takes down Oregon State 31-14

Purdie throws for 4 TDs in 39-14 Wake Forest win over Oregon State

App State's goalline stand preserves 27-23 win over Oregon State

Lynch kicks 43-yard FG with 29 seconds left, late pick-6 helps Fresno State beat Oregon State 36-27