David Edward Wells (born May 2, 1995) is an American professional football tight end who is a free agent.

He contributed to the team winning the 2012 CIF Central Section Division I championship and having a 12-2 record.

Wells accepted a football scholarship from San Diego State University.

As a redshirt freshman, he appeared in 12 games, mostly on special teams, without recording any offensive stats.

He was the named the second-string tight end behind Daniel Brunskill after the seventh game of the season.

He was used mostly as a blocking tight end for a running game spearheaded by Donnel Pumphrey and Rashaad Penny.

Wells was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Dallas Cowboys after the 2018 NFL draft on May 1.

[4] Wells was signed to the practice squad of the Kansas City Chiefs on September 18, 2018.

[5] He remained on the practice squad and signed a reserve/futures contract with the team shortly after the season ended.

[11] He was waived during final roster cuts on August 31, 2021, but was signed to the team's practice squad the next day.

[28] During the 3rd quarter of a Week 2 game against the Chicago Bears on September 17, 2023, Wells received the only two targets and receptions of his career.