Chad Spann

Chad Spann

refer to caption Spann during the 2011 NFL season
No. 30 Saskatchewan Roughriders
Position:	Running back
Personal information
Date of birth:	(1988-08-04) August 4, 1988
Place of birth:	Indianapolis, Indiana
Height:
Weight:
Career information
College:	Northern Illinois
Undrafted:	2011
Career history
Indianapolis Colts (2011)* Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2011)* Pittsburgh Steelers (2012) New York Jets (2013)* Houston Texans (2013) Saskatchewan Roughriders(2015–present)*
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:	Practice squad
Career NFL statistics
Player stats at NFL.com

Chad "Supe" Spann (born August 4, 1988) is an American football running back for the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He was signed by the Indianapolis Colts as an undrafted free agent in 2011. He played college football at Northern Illinois University.

In 2010, as a college senior, he rushed for 1,388 yards and led the nation with 22 touchdowns, and contributed to the Huskies first 11 win season.

Early years

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.

College career

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

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. 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 Pittsburgh Steelers. On May 2, 2012, He was released.

New York Jets

Spann was signed by the New York Jets on July 27, 2013. He was released on August 26, 2013.

Houston Texans

On December 10, 2013, Chad Spann signed with the Houston Texans. He was released on May 15, 2014.

See also

• List of college football yearly rushing leaders

External links

• Northern Illinois Huskies football bio
• Chad Spann on Twitter

• http://web1.ncaa.org/mfb/natlRank.jsp?year=2011&rpt=IA_playerrush&site=org&div=IA&dest=O
• http://espn.go.com/college-football/player/_/id/237698/chad-spann