Chris Spielman

Chris Spielman (born October 11, 1965) is a former football player and is currently an analyst for ESPN's coverage of college football games.

Football Career

Spielman graduated from Washington High School in Massillon, Ohio, where he was a high school All-American and was featured on the cover Wheaties box. Spielman is a 1988 graduate of The Ohio State University with a degree in recreation education. He was a two-time All-American, and won the Lombardi Trophy as the best defensive lineman in college football. Spielman was drafted 29th in the 1988 NFL Draft, by the Detroit Lions. He played eight season with the Lions where he led the team in tackles each year. Spielman was a four-time Pro Bowler during his years with the Lions. Spielman played for the Buffalo Bills in 1996 and 1997. In 1996, he set a team and personal record with 206 tackles. His 1997 season was limited because of a neck injury that required spinal surgery. Spielman did not play during the 1998 season, taking time off to be with his family during his wife's battle with breast cancer. He returned to the NFL in the 1999 season, with the Cleveland Browns. He retired during that season, after suffering another neck injury.

Broadcasting Career

Spielman's broadcasting career started in 1999, as an NFL studio-show analyst for Fox Sports Net. After two years with FSN, Spielman joined ESPN in 2001. He serves as a color analyst for college football broadcasts, as well as studio analysts for college football. Spielman has won praise from some broadcasting peers, including Sports Illustrated's Dr. Z, who wrote that "...Chris Spielman will come up with some startlingly accurate observations too."

Spielman is also a contributor to the Columbus, Ohio based AM radio station 1460 The Fan; 1460 is an ESPN Radio affiliate. When not on assignment for ESPN, Spielman is a co-host of the 12-1pm show called Spielman on Sports, along with Mike Ricordati.

Spielman also served also a color analyst for the Detroit Lions during the preseason.

Coaching Career

Spielman was the coach of the Columbus Destroyers, an Arena Football League team, in 2005. He coached one season, compiling a 2-14 record.

Personal Life

Spielman and his wife Stephanie have two children, Madison and Noah. Stephanie is a breast cancer survivor, and both she and Chris are active in raising fund for breast cancer research.

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Football Career

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Coaching Career

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