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The Arizona Cardinals have signed Chris "Beanie" Wells, their first-round draft pick, to a five-year contract worth $11.8 million, of which $6.3 million is guaranteed. The last year of the deal is a team option.

"I'm the type of guy that I like to get the ball and I like to get it often," [Wells] said at a news conference. "I haven't thought about sharing carries too much. I'm just going to get here and work hard and hopefully come out of camp that No. 1 guy."

"The only personal goal I've set for myself is to be that guy," he said. "I know we're a passing team but defenses will actually have to focus on the running game with the Arizona Cardinals as well as the passing game."

Tim Hightower, who was the Cardinals' fifth-round pick last year, might have something to say about Wells' goal.

But Wells has shown up to camp much lighter (224 pounds) than when he was drafted, which was requested by the team. After he lost more than 20 pounds, Wells feels "a lot faster and quicker."

At today's practice, Wells rolled his ankle and left the field on a cart. He was scheduled to go for X-rays tonight.

Wells missed three games last year at Ohio State, but he still finished the season with 1,197 yards on 207 attempts.