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{{Short description|American football player (born 1993)}}
{{Short description|American football player (born 1993)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=January 2019}}
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{{Infobox NFL player
{{Infobox NFL biography
|name=Martrell Spaight
| name = Martrell Spaight
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| image = Martrell Spaight 2017 (cropped).jpg
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|caption=Spaight with the [[Washington Redskins]] in 2017
| caption = Spaight with the [[Washington Redskins]] in 2017
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|position=[[Linebacker]]
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|birth_date={{Birth date and age|1993|8|5|mf=y}}
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1993|8|5|mf=y}}
|birth_place=[[North Little Rock, Arkansas]], U.S.
| birth_place = [[North Little Rock, Arkansas]], U.S.
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|high_school=[[North Little Rock High School|North Little Rock]]
| high_school = [[North Little Rock High School|North Little Rock]]
|college=[[Arkansas Razorbacks football|Arkansas]]
| college = [[Arkansas Razorbacks football|Arkansas]]
|draftyear=2015
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|draftround=5
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|draftpick=141
| draftpick = 141
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* [[Washington Redskins]] ({{NFL Year|2015}}–{{NFL Year|2017}})
* [[Washington Redskins]] ({{NFL Year|2015}}–{{NFL Year|2017}})
* [[Miami Dolphins]] ({{NFL Year|2018}})
* [[Miami Dolphins]] ({{NFL Year|2018}})
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* [[Massachusetts Pirates]] ({{IFL Year|2021}})
* [[Massachusetts Pirates]] ({{IFL Year|2021}})
* [[Vegas Vipers]] ({{XFL Year|2023}})
* [[Vegas Vipers]] ({{XFL Year|2023}})
|status=
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|highlights=
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* First-team All-[[Southeastern Conference|SEC]] ([[2014 All-SEC football team|2014]]) lead the SEC in tackles
* First-team All-[[Southeastern Conference|SEC]] ([[2014 All-SEC football team|2014]])
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==College career==
==College career==
Spaight played [[college football]] at Arkansas. Spaight also played at coffeyville community college where he was named 2x 1st team All-American, Defensive player of the year and was inducted into the CCC Hall of Fame
Spaight played [[college football]] at Arkansas.


===Statistics===
===Statistics===
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Spaight recorded his first career [[interception]] against [[quarterback]] [[Brett Hundley]] in the Week 11 victory over the [[Green Bay Packers]] in [[2016 Washington Redskins season|2016]].<ref>{{cite web|work=Redskins.com|url=http://www.redskins.com/news/article-1/Redskins-Blow-By-Packers-In-Prime-Time-Victory/ad3cf778-8f9d-414f-8691-dafdb1bb58e5|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171211053918/http://www.redskins.com/news/article-1/Redskins-Blow-By-Packers-In-Prime-Time-Victory/ad3cf778-8f9d-414f-8691-dafdb1bb58e5|url-status=dead|archive-date=December 11, 2017|title=Redskins Blow By Packers In Prime-Time Victory|date=November 20, 2016|first=Stephen|last=Czarda|accessdate=December 10, 2017}}</ref>
Spaight recorded his first career [[interception]] against [[quarterback]] [[Brett Hundley]] in the Week 11 victory over the [[Green Bay Packers]] in [[2016 Washington Redskins season|2016]].<ref>{{cite web|work=Redskins.com|url=http://www.redskins.com/news/article-1/Redskins-Blow-By-Packers-In-Prime-Time-Victory/ad3cf778-8f9d-414f-8691-dafdb1bb58e5|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171211053918/http://www.redskins.com/news/article-1/Redskins-Blow-By-Packers-In-Prime-Time-Victory/ad3cf778-8f9d-414f-8691-dafdb1bb58e5|url-status=dead|archive-date=December 11, 2017|title=Redskins Blow By Packers In Prime-Time Victory|date=November 20, 2016|first=Stephen|last=Czarda|accessdate=December 10, 2017}}</ref>


On September 1, 2018, Spaight was released by the Redskins.<ref>{{cite web|work=Redskins.com|url=https://www.redskins.com/news/9-1-redskins-make-roster-moves|title=9/1: Redskins Make Roster Moves|date=September 1, 2018|accessdate=September 1, 2018}}</ref>
On September 1, 2018, Spaight was released by the Redskins.<ref>{{cite web|work=Redskins.com|url=https://www.redskins.com/news/9-1-redskins-make-roster-moves|title=9/1: Redskins Make Roster Moves|date=September 1, 2018|accessdate=September 1, 2018|archive-date=September 2, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180902052302/https://www.redskins.com/news/9-1-redskins-make-roster-moves|url-status=dead}}</ref>


===Miami Dolphins===
===Miami Dolphins===
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===Jacksonville Jaguars===
===Jacksonville Jaguars===
On November 13, 2018, Spaight was signed by the [[Jacksonville Jaguars]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Jaguars sign linebacker Martrell Spaight and offensive lineman Patrick Omameh|url=https://www.jaguars.com/news/jaguars-sign-linebacker-martrell-spaight-and-offensive-lineman-patrick-omameh|website=Jaguars.com|date=November 13, 2018}}</ref> He was released on December 28, 2018.<ref>{{cite web|title=Payne, Lee, Flowers to active roster|url=https://www.jaguars.com/news/jaguars-make-roster-moves-x5851|website=Jaguars.com|date=December 28, 2018}}</ref>
On November 13, 2018, Spaight was signed by the [[Jacksonville Jaguars]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Jaguars sign linebacker Martrell Spaight and offensive lineman Patrick Omameh|url=https://www.jaguars.com/news/jaguars-sign-linebacker-martrell-spaight-and-offensive-lineman-patrick-omameh|website=Jaguars.com|date=November 13, 2018}}</ref> He was released on December 28, 2018.<ref>{{cite web|title=Payne, Lee, Flowers to active roster|url=https://www.jaguars.com/news/jaguars-make-roster-moves-x5851|website=Jaguars.com|date=December 28, 2018|access-date=December 28, 2018|archive-date=April 20, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210420122949/https://www.jaguars.com/news/jaguars-make-roster-moves-x5851|url-status=dead}}</ref>


===Kansas City Chiefs===
===Kansas City Chiefs===
On January 4, 2019, Spaight signed a reserve/future contract with the [[Kansas City Chiefs]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Chiefs Sign LB Martrell Spaight To Futures Deal|url=http://nfltraderumors.co/chiefs-sign-lb-martrell-spaight-to-futures-deal/|work=NFL Trade Rumors|date=January 4, 2019}}</ref>
On January 4, 2019, Spaight signed a reserve/future contract with the [[Kansas City Chiefs]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Chiefs Sign LB Martrell Spaight To Futures Deal|url=http://nfltraderumors.co/chiefs-sign-lb-martrell-spaight-to-futures-deal/|work=NFL Trade Rumors|date=January 4, 2019}}</ref>


Spaight announced his retirement from the NFL on May 20, 2019.<ref>{{cite web |title=Chiefs LB Martrell Spaight retires |url=https://chiefswire.usatoday.com/2019/05/20/kansas-city-chiefs-lb-martrell-spaight-retires-from-nfl/ |work=Chiefs Wire |publisher=USA Today |date=May 20, 2019}}</ref>
Spaight announced his retirement from the NFL on May 20, 2019.<ref>{{cite web |title=Chiefs LB Martrell Spaight retires |url=https://chiefswire.usatoday.com/2019/05/20/kansas-city-chiefs-lb-martrell-spaight-retires-from-nfl/ |work=Chiefs Wire |publisher=USA Today |date=May 20, 2019}}</ref>

Revision as of 19:45, 9 June 2024

Martrell Spaight
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Spaight with the Washington Redskins in 2017
Personal information
Born: (1993-08-05) August 5, 1993 (age 31)
North Little Rock, Arkansas, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:238 lb (108 kg)
Career information
High school:North Little Rock
College:Arkansas
Position:Linebacker
NFL draft:2015 / Round: 5 / Pick: 141
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:107
Pass deflections:3
Interceptions:1
Player stats at PFR

Martrell Spaight (born August 5, 1993) is an American football linebacker who is a free agent. He was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the fifth round of the 2015 NFL draft. He played college football at the University of Arkansas.[1] He has also been a member of the Miami Dolphins, Jacksonville Jaguars, Kansas City Chiefs, Massachusetts Pirates and Vegas Vipers.

College career

Spaight played college football at Arkansas.

Statistics

Year Team GP Defense
Tackles For Loss Sacks Int FF
2013 Arkansas 7 22 1.0 1.0 0 0
2014 Arkansas 13 128 10.5 1.0 1 2
Totals 20 150 11.5 2.0 1 2

Professional career

Washington Redskins

The Washington Redskins selected Spaight with the 141st overall pick in the 2015 NFL Draft.[2] Despite playing outside linebacker in college, he switched to the inside linebacker position in the Redskins' defensive scheme.[3] He signed a four-year contract on May 11, 2015.[4] On September 22, the team placed him on injured reserve due to lingering symptoms after sustaining a concussion in the Week 1 game against the Miami Dolphins.[5]

Spaight recorded his first career interception against quarterback Brett Hundley in the Week 11 victory over the Green Bay Packers in 2016.[6]

On September 1, 2018, Spaight was released by the Redskins.[7]

Miami Dolphins

Spaight signed with the Dolphins on September 25, 2018.[8] He was released on November 9, 2018.[9]

Jacksonville Jaguars

On November 13, 2018, Spaight was signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars.[10] He was released on December 28, 2018.[11]

Kansas City Chiefs

On January 4, 2019, Spaight signed a reserve/future contract with the Kansas City Chiefs.[12]

Spaight announced his retirement from the NFL on May 20, 2019.[13]

Massachusetts Pirates

Spaight signed with the Massachusetts Pirates of the Indoor Football League (IFL) for the 2021 season.[14] Spaight was named to the 2021 All-IFL second-team during the season where he recorded 71 tackles, 3.5 sacks and 5 pass breakups.[15] On March 10, 2022, Spaight was released by the Pirates.[16]

Vegas Vipers

Spaight signed with the Vegas Vipers of the XFL on February 13, 2023.[17] The Vipers folded when the XFL and United States Football League merged to create the United Football League (UFL).[18]

References

  1. ^ "Linebacker Martrell Spaight having dream senior season | AthlonSports.com". athlonsports.com. Retrieved July 28, 2016.
  2. ^ Czarda, Stephen (May 2, 2015). "Redskins Use Fifth Rounder On Martrell Spaight". Redskins.com. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved May 2, 2015.
  3. ^ Jones, Mike (May 2, 2015). "NFL Draft: Redskins select Arkansas inside linebacker Martrell Spaight with first fifth-round pick". WashingtonPost.com. Retrieved May 2, 2015.
  4. ^ "Nine Redskins Draft Picks Agree To Terms". Redskins.com. May 11, 2015. Archived from the original on September 10, 2017. Retrieved May 21, 2015.
  5. ^ Walker, Andrew (September 22, 2015). "Linebacker Martrell Spaight Out For Season". Redskins.com. Archived from the original on August 25, 2016. Retrieved September 22, 2015.
  6. ^ Czarda, Stephen (November 20, 2016). "Redskins Blow By Packers In Prime-Time Victory". Redskins.com. Archived from the original on December 11, 2017. Retrieved December 10, 2017.
  7. ^ "9/1: Redskins Make Roster Moves". Redskins.com. September 1, 2018. Archived from the original on September 2, 2018. Retrieved September 1, 2018.
  8. ^ Williams, Charean (September 25, 2018). "Dolphins sign Martrell Spaight, cut Tanner McEvoy". NBCSports.com. Retrieved September 25, 2018.
  9. ^ "Dolphins Promote Isaac Asiata To Active Roster". MiamiDolphins.com. November 9, 2018.
  10. ^ "Jaguars sign linebacker Martrell Spaight and offensive lineman Patrick Omameh". Jaguars.com. November 13, 2018.
  11. ^ "Payne, Lee, Flowers to active roster". Jaguars.com. December 28, 2018. Archived from the original on April 20, 2021. Retrieved December 28, 2018.
  12. ^ "Chiefs Sign LB Martrell Spaight To Futures Deal". NFL Trade Rumors. January 4, 2019.
  13. ^ "Chiefs LB Martrell Spaight retires". Chiefs Wire. USA Today. May 20, 2019.
  14. ^ "Martrell Spaight". Massachusetts Pirates. Retrieved September 17, 2021.
  15. ^ "IFL announces 2021 All-IFL team lineup". Devils Lake Daily Journal. September 9, 2021. Retrieved September 17, 2021.
  16. ^ "Transactions". goifl.com. January 17, 2022. Retrieved April 25, 2022.
  17. ^ "XFL Transactions". XFL.com. Retrieved March 14, 2023.
  18. ^ Seifert, Kevin (January 1, 2024). "Newly formed United Football League sets 8 markets, tabs coaches". ESPN.com. Retrieved January 14, 2024.
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