Chad Spann facts for kids
Spann during the 2011 NFL season
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| Position: | Running back |
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| Born: | August 4, 1988 Indianapolis, Indiana |
| Height: | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) |
| Weight: | 210 lb (95 kg) |
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| High school: | North Central (Indianapolis, Indiana) |
| College: | Northern Illinois |
| Undrafted: | 2011 |
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Chad Spann, born on August 4, 1988, is a former American football player. He played as a running back, which means he was a player who carried the ball. He first joined the Indianapolis Colts in 2011 after college. Chad played his college football at Northern Illinois University.
In 2010, during his final year of college, he ran for 1,388 yards. He also led the whole country with 22 rushing touchdowns. His amazing play helped the Northern Illinois Huskies win 11 games that season.
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Early Life and High School Football
Chad Spann went to North Central High School in Indianapolis. He was a fantastic player there. In his senior year, he was chosen as a first-team all-state player. This means he was one of the best players in the entire state!
He still holds the school records for the most rushing yards and touchdowns. He set these records both for a single season and for his whole high school career.
College Football Career
As a college player at Northern Illinois, Chad Spann set a new record for the most touchdowns scored in one season. He also won the Vern Smith Leadership Award. This award is given by the Mid-American Conference to their most valuable player.
College Achievements
- He won the Vern Smith Leadership Award in 2010.
- He was named the MAC Offensive Player of the Year in 2010.
- He was chosen for the First-Team All-MAC twice.
- He had two seasons in a row where he ran for over 1,000 yards.
- In 2010, he led the nation in rushing touchdowns.
- He is second on Northern Illinois's all-time list for career rushing touchdowns.
College Statistics (How He Played)
Here's a look at Chad's college stats:
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| Year | Carries | Yards | Average | Longest Run | Touchdowns | |||||||||
| 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 Football Journey
After college, Chad Spann played for several professional football teams.
Indianapolis Colts
On July 29, 2011, Chad signed with the Indianapolis Colts. He joined them as an undrafted free agent. This means he wasn't picked in the NFL draft but was still signed by a team. He was later placed on injured reserve because of a hamstring injury.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
On October 18, 2011, Chad joined the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He was part of their practice squad, which is a group of players who practice with the team but aren't on the main roster.
Pittsburgh Steelers
Chad signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers on January 4, 2012. He even played in a playoff game against the Denver Broncos.
New York Jets
The New York Jets signed Chad Spann on July 27, 2013. He was with them for a short time during the preseason.
Houston Texans
On December 10, 2013, Chad signed with the Houston Texans. He played in one game for the Texans.
Saskatchewan Roughriders (Canada)
Chad later moved to Canadian football. He joined the Saskatchewan Roughriders on September 9, 2015. He played in one game for them, running for 17 yards. While with the Roughriders, he suffered a serious injury to his Achilles tendon.
See also
- List of college football yearly rushing leaders
