Joel Wells Experience: 1954-56 Sport: Football

Joel Wells was a halfback at Clemson from 1954-56, serving as alternate caption during his senior season. He was an All-ACC selection his junior and senior seasons and led the team in rushing in 1955 with 782 yards.

Wells helped Clemson to a 19-10-2 record during his three years including a trip to the 1957 Orange Bowl. Wells credentials, which included one of the best blockers on the squad as well as a top defensive back, earned him third-team All-American honors in 1955. Wells was also a two-time first-team All-ACC selection.

During his time at Clemson, Wells led the Tigers in rushing for three straight seasons (1954-56). He was the first Clemson player to ever accomplish that mark. That mark also allowed him to be the firs Clemson running back to rank in the top 20 in the nation in rushing for consecutive seasons (seventh in 1955 and 18th in 1956).

After his senior season, Wells played in the 1957 Senior Bowl before being a second-round draft pick of the Green Bay Packers. Wells is still ranked in the top 20 in career rushing at Clemson. He was inducted into the Clemson Hall of Fame in 1974 and the state of South Carolina Hall of Fame in 1974.