Chad Spann

Chad Spann (born August 4, 1988) is a former American football running back. He was signed by the Indianapolis Colts as an undrafted free agent in 2011. He played college football at Northern Illinois University.

Chad Spann

Spann during the 2011 NFL season
No. 41, 32, 30
Position:	Running back
Personal information
Born:	(1988-08-04) August 4, 1988 (age 35) Indianapolis, Indiana
Height:	5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight:	210 lb (95 kg)
Career information
High school:	North Central (Indianapolis, Indiana)
College:	Northern Illinois
Undrafted:	2011
Career history
Indianapolis Colts (2011)* Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2011)* Pittsburgh Steelers (2011) New York Jets (2013)* Houston Texans (2013) Saskatchewan Roughriders (2015)
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
2× First-team All-MAC (2009–2010) MAC Most Valuable Player (2010) MAC Offensive Player of the Year (2010)
Career NFL statistics
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

In 2010, as a college senior, he rushed for 1,388 yards, led the nation with 22 rushing touchdowns, and contributed to the Huskies first 11-win season.^[1]

Early years

Spann attended North Central High School in Indianapolis, where he was a first-team all-state selection his senior season. He holds the school single-season and career rushing yardage and touchdown records.^[2]

College career

As a college player, Spann established a new single-season touchdown record for Northern Illinois.^[3] Spann received the Vern Smith Leadership Award given by the Mid-American Conference.^[4]

College highlights

• 2010 Vern Smith Leadership Award Winner
• 2010 MAC Offensive Player of the Year
• 2x 1st Team All MAC
• Back to Back 1000 yd seasons^[5]
• Led nation in rushing TDs (2010)
• Second on NIU's all-time list for career rushing touchdowns
• Walter Camp Foundation National Player of the Week (9/25)

College statistics

Year	Att	Yards	Avg	Long	TD
2007	11	61	5.5	14	0
2008	88	429	4.9	55	8
2009	179	1,038	5.8	79	19
2010	258	1,388	5.4	79	22
Career	536	2,916	5.4	79	48

Professional career

Indianapolis Colts

On July 29, 2011, he signed with the Indianapolis Colts as an undrafted free agent.^[6] On September 4, 2011, he was placed on injured reserve due to a hamstring injury.^[7] On September 6, 2011, he received an injury settlement.^[8]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

On October 18, 2011, he signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to join the practice squad.^[9] On November 7, 2011, he was released from the practice squad.^[10]

Pittsburgh Steelers

On January 4, 2012, he signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers.^[11][12] On January 8, 2012, he played in the Steelers' playoff loss to the Denver Broncos.^[13] On May 2, 2012, he was released.^[14]

New York Jets

Spann was signed by the New York Jets on July 27, 2013.^[15] He was released on August 26, 2013.^[16]

Houston Texans

On December 10, 2013, Spann signed with the Houston Texans. He played in one game for the Texans. He was released on May 15, 2014.^[6]

Saskatchewan Roughriders

Spann was signed to the Saskatchewan Roughriders' practice roster on September 9, 2015. He was promoted to the active roster on October 23.^[17] He played in one game for the Roughriders in 2015, rushing twice for 17 yards. He suffered a torn Achilles while with the Roughriders.^[18] He was released by the team on December 15, 2015.^[17]

See also

• List of college football yearly rushing leaders

References

1. http://web1.ncaa.org/mfb/natlRank.jsp?year=2010&rpt=IA_playerrush&site=org&div=IA&dest=O^{[bare URL]}
2. . Archived from the original on 2013-06-27.
3. "Football's Chad Spann wins Vern Smith Award, given to Mid-American Conference's top player". NIU Today.
4. Adelson, Andrea (December 1, 2010). "Chad Spann tabbed MAC's top player". ESPN.
5. "Chad Spann Stats, News, Bio".
6. . kffl.com. Archived from the original on December 5, 2014. Retrieved December 4, 2014.
7. "Colts put Spann on injured reserve for two weeks". northernstar.info. Retrieved September 6, 2011.
8. "Colts remove RB Chad Spann from injured reserve making him a free agent". northernstar.info. Retrieved September 6, 2011.
9. "Bucs Add RB Depth, Chad Spann Signed To Practice Squad". pewterreport.com. Retrieved October 18, 2011.
10. "Chad Spann, Zane Taylor cut from Buccaneers' practice squad". bucsnation.com. 7 November 2011. Retrieved November 7, 2011.
11. "Steelers elevate Chad Spann to active roster". nbcsports.com. 4 January 2012. Retrieved January 4, 2012.
12. "Steelers Sign RB Chad Spann". pittsburgh.cbslocal.com. Retrieved January 4, 2012.
13. "Chad Spann". pro-football-reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved December 30, 2016.
14. "Steelers Release RB Chad Spann & CB Antonio Smith". steelersdepot.com. 2 May 2012. Retrieved May 2, 2012.
15. . Fox News. Associated Press. 27 July 2013. Archived from the original on 11 August 2013. Retrieved 27 July 2013.
16. Jets Staff (26 August 2013). . New York Jets. Archived from the original on 29 August 2013. Retrieved 26 August 2013.
17. . cfl.ca. Archived from the original on 2016-02-22. Retrieved December 30, 2016.
18. Severson, Jesse (April 21, 2016). "NIU football: Former NIU great Spann talks with Huskies, reveals thoughts about possibly walking away from game". daily-chronicle.com. Retrieved December 30, 2016.

External links

• Chad Spann on Twitter