Baylon Spector (born October 20, 1998) is an American football linebacker for the

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in the National Football League (NFL). He played

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at Clemson.

College career

Spector was a member of the Clemson Tigers for five seasons and redshirted his true freshman season. He was named a starter at weak side linebacker going into his redshirt junior season and was named All-

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by the Associated Press after leading the team with 72 tackles and 4.5 sacks. As a redshirt senior Spector was the Tigers' second-leading tackler with 85. Spector finished his college career with 210 tackles, 22.0 tackles for loss, 9.0 sacks, four forced fumbles, four fumble recoveries, and a one interception in 53 games played with 21 starts.

Professional career

The

selected Spector in the seventh round, 231st overall, of the

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. He was placed on

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on August 30, 2023. He was activated on October 14.

References

External links

Buffalo Bills bioClemson Tigers bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Spector, Baylon Living people People from Calhoun, Georgia Clemson Tigers football players Buffalo Bills players Players of American football from Georgia (U.S. state) 1998 births American football linebackers Calhoun High School alumni