Beanie Wells was drafted No. 31 overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2009 NFL Draft out of Ohio State. 51 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 14 career approximate value
2009 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 31 · #31 overall
Beanie Wells Ohio State Draft
Beanie Wells was drafted No. 31 overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2009 NFL Draft out of Ohio State. 51 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 14 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #31
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2009
- NFL games
- 51
- Years as starter
- 2
- Career AV
- 14108th at Ohio State
The pick
How Beanie Wells came off the board in 2009.
- Position
- Running back RB
- College
-
Ohio State
Big Ten at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'1" · 235 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 16 prospect93.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
51 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 14 career approximate value
- Games played
- 51
- Seasons as a starter
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 14108th among Ohio State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 14100% of career value
- Final season
- 20123 years after the draft
Around pick 31
Who came off the board on either side of Beanie Wells.
North Carolina
Rutgers
Missouri
Western Michigan
Ohio State in the 2009 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
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The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
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Robert Smith
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Keith Byars
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#57
Carlos Hyde
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About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Beanie Wells in the 2009 NFL Draft
Beanie Wells is a Running back out of Ohio State selected No. 31 overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2009 NFL Draft. 51 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 14 career approximate value Ohio State has produced 284 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Beanie Wells drafted?
Beanie Wells was selected No. 31 overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2009 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 31). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2009/beanie-wells.
What college did Beanie Wells play for?
Beanie Wells played college football at Ohio State in the Big Ten. See every Ohio State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/ohio-state-buckeyes.
How did Beanie Wells's NFL career turn out?
51 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 14 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2009/beanie-wells.