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 life
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]
Second on NIU's all-time list for career rushing touchdowns
Walter Camp Foundation National Player of the Week (9/25)
College statistics
Northern Illinois Huskies
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]
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]