Chad Spann (born August 4, 1988) is a former American football running back. He was signed by the

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as an undrafted free agent in 2011. He played

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at Northern Illinois University. 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.

Early years

Spann attended

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, 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.

College career

As a college player, Spann established a new single-season touchdown record for Northern Illinois. Spann received the

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given by the Mid-American Conference.

College highlights

*2010 Vern Smith Leadership Award Winner *2010 MAC Offensive Player of the Year *2x 1st Team All MAC *Back to Back 1000 yd seasons *Led nation in rushing TDs (2010) *Second on NIU's all-time list for career rushing touchdowns *Walter Camp Foundation National Player of the Week (9/25)

College statistics

Professional career

Indianapolis Colts

On July 29, 2011, he signed with the

as an undrafted free agent. On September 4, 2011, he was placed on injured reserve due to a hamstring injury. On September 6, 2011, he received an injury settlement.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

On October 18, 2011, he signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to join the practice squad. On November 7, 2011, he was released from the practice squad.

Pittsburgh Steelers

On January 4, 2012, he signed with the

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. On January 8, 2012, he played in the Steelers' playoff loss to the Denver Broncos. On May 2, 2012, he was released.

New York Jets

Spann was signed by the

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on July 27, 2013. He was released on August 26, 2013.

Houston Texans

On December 10, 2013, Spann signed with the

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. He played in one game for the Texans. He was released on May 15, 2014.

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. He played in one game for the Roughriders in 2015, rushing twice for 17 yards. He suffered a torn Achilles while with the Roughriders. He was released by the team on December 15, 2015.

References

External links

Northern Illinois Huskies football bio
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