Wells made his debut for Leicester aged 19 in 2013 during an LV Cup game against Wasps[3] at Welford Road.
He joined Bedford Blues in 2014 initially on loan[4] before making the move permanent that summer.
Wells played as a replacement in the 2022 Premiership Rugby final as Tigers beat Saracens 15-12.
[6] Wells played his 200th game for Leicester as they beat Exeter on 21 September 2024, the opening day of the 2024-25 Premiership Rugby season.
Wells was initially named as a member of the England 36 man summer training squad on 10 June 2021.