My assessment of the saints offseason so far

Here are Wells' college stats:
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/player/profile?playerId=183932

Here are Deuce's college stats:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deuce_McAllister

Wells had 585 carries for 3,382 yards and 30 rushing TDs in 3 seasons with Ohio State.
Deuce had 616 carries for 3,060 yards and 36 rushing TDs in 4 season with Ole Miss. Deuce also had good production as a receiver out of the back field and kick returner, skills Wells lacks.
Wells was somewhat hampered by foot, ankle, and wrist injuries while at Ohio State but was known for playing through his injuries.
Deuce dropped down the draft board the year he was drafted because of a history of ankle and shoulder injuries while at Ole Miss, which he also played through.

Deuce was a better receiver in college than Wells, but Wells had more yards per carry. They're both about 6'1" and 235. Deuce was a little faster coming out of college (a 4.4 40 to Wells' 4.5 40), but they're pretty comparable in terms of production. While Wells won't be able to get to the corner and take it to the house like Deuce could in the first half of his NFL career, he can definitely fill the role of a smashmouth back who can punish the defense running in between the tackles. Wells will be a very good NFL back, IMO. If Jenkins is there at 14, we should definitely take him. If Jenkins is gone and Wells is there, I wouldn't be surprised if we took him, although it might also be prudent to trade down if the FO can find the right deal.