Evan Spencer Explained

Evan Spencer
Number:85
Position:Wide receiver
Birth Date:26 May 1993
Birth Place:Vernon Hills, Illinois, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:2
Weight Lbs:208
High School:Vernon Hills (IL)
College:Ohio State
Draftyear:2015
Draftround:6
Draftpick:187
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Pfr:SpenEv00

Evan Spencer (born May 26, 1993) is a former American football wide receiver. He played college football at Ohio State.[1] [2] He was selected by the Washington Redskins in the sixth round of the 2015 NFL draft.

College career

Spencer is well known for the touchdown pass he threw to Michael Thomas on a trick play going into half time in the 2015 Sugar Bowl vs. Alabama. This touchdown helped give the underdog Buckeyes the momentum and eventually beat Alabama 42–35. Later in the game he threw a key block on the game clinching 85-yard touchdown, the longest run given up by Alabama that year.[3] The Buckeyes advanced to the national championship game where they defeated Oregon to win the first College Football Playoff National championship 42–20.[4]

Professional career

Washington Redskins

Spencer was selected by the Washington Redskins with the 187th overall pick in the 2015 NFL draft.[5] He signed a four-year contract on May 11, 2015.[6] On September 5, he was waived/injured during final roster cuts before the start of the regular season.[7] He was placed on the team's injured reserve after going unclaimed on waivers.[8] On September 9, the Redskins released Spencer with an injury settlement.[9]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed Spencer to their practice squad on September 22, 2015.[10] This united him with his father, Tim, who at the time was the Buccaneers' running back coach.

He was promoted to the active roster on December 22, 2015.[11] On September 6, 2016, he was released by the Buccaneers.[12] Two days later, he was signed to the Buccaneers' practice squad.[13]

On September 9, 2016, Spencer was placed on the reserve/retired list.[14]

Personal

Spencer is the youngest son of retired NFL running back Tim Spencer.[5] Spencer's older brother, Cole, is an area scout with the Washington Redskins. During the 2015 NFL draft, Cole called on behalf of the Redskins to tell his younger brother that he was going to be drafted.[5]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Evan Spencer looked like an NFL receiver at Ohio State's Pro Day: 'That was the goal'. March 15, 2015.
  2. Web site: Urban Meyer calls Evan Spencer Ohio State's MVP.
  3. Web site: Alabama vs. Ohio State - Game Summary - January 1, 2015 - ESPN.
  4. Web site: Oregon vs. Ohio State - Game Summary - January 12, 2015 - ESPN.
  5. News: WashingtonTimes.com. Washington uses final sixth-round pick on Ohio State WR Evan Spencer. Tom. Schad. May 2, 2015. May 4, 2015.
  6. Web site: Redskins.com. Nine Redskins Draft Picks Agree To Terms. https://web.archive.org/web/20170910040806/http://www.redskins.com/news-and-events/article-1/Nine-Redskins-Draft-Picks-Agree-To-Terms/107e54e5-dde6-488a-885a-8824cc641bcc. dead. September 10, 2017. May 11, 2015. May 21, 2015.
  7. Web site: Redskins.com. 9/5: Redskins Make Roster Moves. https://web.archive.org/web/20170609023428/http://www.redskins.com/news-and-events/article-1/95-Redskins-Make-Roster-Moves/a03db3be-de82-4793-aa1a-60e9527d17b0. dead. June 9, 2017. September 5, 2015. September 5, 2015.
  8. News: WashingtonPost.com. Draft pick Evan Spencer goes unclaimed, reverts to Redskins IR list. Mike. Jones. September 7, 2015. September 7, 2015.
  9. News: WashingtonPost.com. Redskins reach injury settlement with rookie wide receiver Evan Spencer. Mike. Jones. September 9, 2015. September 9, 2015.
  10. Web site: Buccaneers.com. Brate Returns in Fresh Round of Roster Moves. September 22, 2015. Scott. Smith. September 24, 2015. September 23, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150923004903/http://www.buccaneers.com/news/article-smith/Brate-Returns-in-Fresh-Round-of-Roster-Moves/d4c93167-7c81-4885-8574-ac6ff1aec4ac. dead.
  11. News: NBCSports.com. Bucs promote WR Evan Spencer. Zac. Jackson. December 22, 2015. January 7, 2016.
  12. Web site: Cecil Shorts Adds Experience to WR Ranks. Smith. Scott. Buccaneers.com. September 10, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160909021348/http://www.buccaneers.com/news/article-smith/Cecil-Shorts-Adds-Experience-to-WR-Ranks/c1e2e5cd-495a-43cb-a224-7225700ca681. September 9, 2016. dead.
  13. Web site: Bucs Promote RB Barber to Active Roster. Buccaneers.com. September 10, 2016. March 3, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180303110119/http://www.buccaneers.com/news/article-1/Bucs-Promote-RB-Barber-to-Active-Roster/885c1285-eac1-4ab8-bff4-def1cb65ea8d. dead.
  14. Web site: WR Spencer Placed on Reserve/Retired List. Buccaneers.com. September 10, 2016. September 10, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160910141948/http://www.buccaneers.com/news/article-1/WR-Spencer-Placed-on-ReserveRetired-List/18fbd300-7214-4b3a-8f88-400cf2733cc0. dead.

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