Chris "Beanie" Wells: Ohio State Running Back Going Pro, Going To Struggle

Chris "Beanie" Wells has elected to enter the 2009 NFL Draft, according to a report published mid-afternoon on Thursday. Wells, a junior student at Ohio State, will forgo his final year of collegiate eligibility. In my opinion, Chris Wells is ready to turn professional.  However, is it the best decision for him?  Some analysts may doubt that, and count me among them.  Wells has an incredible skill set for a running back, possessing great speed and power.  In addition, he appears to be incredibly nimble on his toes, jumping over defensive backs during his college career. However, Wells seems to be questionable on the durability and endurance front.  While he was amongst Ohio State's most successful running backs, Wells was injured seemingly more often than not.  He was one of the Heisman favorites during the 2008 preseason, but he got injured early and quickly fell out of consideration. Durability and endurance, as many may know, are two of the most important ... (link)