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Martrell Spaight
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Spaight playing for the Redskins in 2017
No. 24 – Massachusetts Pirates
Position:Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1993-08-05) August 5, 1993 (age 31)
North Little Rock, Arkansas
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:238 lb (108 kg)
Career information
High school:North Little Rock
(North Little Rock, Arkansas)
College:Arkansas
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
Sacks:0.0
Pass deflections:3
Interceptions:1
Forced fumbles:0

Martrell Spaight (born August 5, 1993) is a former American football linebacker. 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 also played for the Miami Dolphins, Jacksonville Jaguars and Kansas City Chiefs.

College statistics

Martrell Spaight Defense
Year Team GP 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
College 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 Miami 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]

Retirement

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

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. 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.
  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.
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