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| Position: | Cornerback | ||||||||||||||
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| Born: | March 11, 1975 Williamsburg, Virginia, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||||||||||||||
| Weight: | 204 lb (93 kg) | ||||||||||||||
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| High school: | Springbrook (Silver Spring, Maryland) |
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| College: | Ohio State (1994–1996) | ||||||||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 1997 / Round: 1 / Pick: 3 | ||||||||||||||
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Shawn Springs (born March 11, 1975) is a former professional football player. He played as a cornerback in the National Football League (NFL) for 13 seasons. Shawn was a star player in college football for the Ohio State Buckeyes. He was even named an All-American!
The Seattle Seahawks picked him third overall in the 1997 NFL draft. He played for the Seahawks, Washington Redskins, and New England Patriots. Shawn was also chosen for the Pro Bowl in 1998, which is a special game for the best players.
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Shawn Springs' Early Life
Shawn Springs was born in Williamsburg, Virginia. He grew up mostly in Silver Spring, Maryland. His dad, Ron Springs, was also an NFL player! Ron was a running back for the Ohio State University and later played for the Tampa Bay and Dallas Cowboys.
Shawn was a great athlete in high school. He played both running back and cornerback at Springbrook High School. He was chosen as an all-state player, meaning he was one of the best in Maryland.
Shawn Springs' NFL Journey
Shawn Springs had a long and successful career in the NFL. He played for three different teams during his 13 seasons.
Playing for the Seattle Seahawks
The Seattle Seahawks chose Shawn Springs as the third overall pick in the 1997 NFL draft. This was a very high pick for a cornerback! He started 10 games in his first year. He also made one interception.
In his second season, 1998, Shawn was chosen for the 1999 Pro Bowl. He started all 16 games that year. He made 76 tackles, seven interceptions, and even scored two defensive touchdowns! He continued to play well for the Seahawks. He had five interceptions in 1999 and two in 2000.
Time with the Washington Redskins
Shawn Springs joined the Washington Redskins in 2004. In his first year with the team, he led them in interceptions with five. He also led the team in sacks with six. This was a rare achievement for a cornerback!
He played through a leg injury in 2005. He still managed to get one interception and 50 tackles. In 2006, injuries kept him off the field for much of the season. He helped the Redskins reach the playoffs in 2007. He finished that year with 62 tackles and four interceptions. The Redskins released him in 2009.
Playing for the New England Patriots
Shawn Springs signed with the New England Patriots in 2009. He started four games for them that season. He missed some games due to a knee injury. He returned to play the final four games and the team's playoff game. He ended his time with the Patriots with one interception and 40 tackles. The Patriots released him in 2010.
Shawn Springs' Career Numbers
Shawn Springs played in 169 games during his NFL career. He made 682 tackles and had 33 interceptions. He also scored 4 defensive touchdowns. These numbers show he was a very important player on defense!
Shawn Springs' Family Life
Shawn Springs is the son of former NFL running back Ron Springs. Shawn has four children. Their names are Skyler, Samari, Shawn II, and Sedona.
