On Thursday the 2016 NFL Draft begins. It will be marketed and covered, relentlessly, as a day and weekend when dreams come true and every NFL franchise can beat the drums of optimism for a new season.
Wells, an Ohio University cornerback for the last five years, is hoping to hear his named called at some point. He has the best pre-draft profile of any eligible Bobcat players this spring, and was ranked the 31st best prospect at his position by CBS Sports.
He can do the math. Wells knows there’s a chance he won’t be drafted.