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42 Myles Spearman

  • Position Defensive Back
  • Height 5-11
  • Weight 185
  • Class Junior
  • Hometown Surprise, Ariz.
  • Highschool Valley Vista

Biography

JUNIOR (2016): MVFC Academic Honor Roll... Missed the season due to an injury suffered in the off-season.

SOPHOMORE (2015): Saw action in all 13 games... started four times... recorded 35 tackles... two interceptions and three pass break-ups... recorded a tackle versus Eastern Illinois... season-high six tackles at Illinois... solo tackle versus Southern Illinois... earned the start against South Dakota and made four unassisted tackles along with a pass break-up... solo tackle and pass break-up at UNI... solo tackle against Youngstown State... two assisted tackles at North Dakota State... matched his season-high of six tackles at Indiana State... started in the South Dakota State game... five tackles and intercepted a desperation pass at the end of regulation to send the game to overtime... interception was the first of his career... recorded his second career interception, also in the endzone, at Dayton... added two tackles... matched his season-high of six tackles at Illinois State.

REDSHIRT-FRESHMAN (2014): Saw action in the Valparaiso game... played at Wisconsin... earned his first collegiate start against Drake and finished with a team-high 11 tackles... broke up two passes in the victory... assisted tackle at Northwestern... five solo tackles and broke up a pass at Southern Illinois... received the Missouri Valley Football Conference Commissioner's Academic Excellence Award.

FRESHMAN (2013): Redshirted... named to the MVFC Academic Honor Roll.

CAREER-HIGH TACKLES: 11 vs. Drake (9/13/14)
CAREER-HIGH INTERCEPTIONS: 1 on two occasions

HIGH SCHOOL: Earned three letters in football and track/field... three-year starter in football... First Team All-State following his senior year... Northwest Region 'Defensive Player of the Year'... First Team All-West Valley Preps... twice named the team's 'Defensive Player of the Year'... chosen to play in the Arizona All-Star game... JC's Super Sixteen All-Arizona Team... was an alternate in the Arizona vs. SoCal All-Star game... set school records for career tackles (264) and tackles in a game (22)... helped set the school record in the 4x400 relay (3:17.94)... has made three consecutive state championship appearances in the 4x100 and 4x400 relay... finished his senior year with 108 tackles (7.0 for a loss), two interceptions, three sacks, five pass break-ups and a fumble recovery... recorded at least 90 tackles in each of his final three years... as a junior, finished with the most tackles among all defensive backs in the entire state of Arizona... ended his career with 264 tackles, six interceptions, 10 pass break-ups, three sacks, two fumble recoveries and three forced fumbles... selected to receive the prestigious 2013 National Football Foundation Scholar-Athlete award... played for coach Josh Sekoch.

PERSONAL: Born June 7, 1994 in Ruston, Louisiana... No. 1 sports highlight was his sophomore year against the cross-town rival making a big hit on a running back at the goal line to force a fumble... Jesus Christ has been a major influence, "He is my Savior and my strength. I do what I can for his glory."... most admires NFL quarterback Tim Tebow, "Because Christ comes first in his life and he consistently gives him all the honor and glory."... enjoys reading the bible, praying, listening to music, singing and lifting weights... favorite professional team is the Baltimore Ravens... favorite music is Third Day... son of Gary and Sharon Spearman.

MAJOR: Biology

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Season:
2016

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Historical Player Information

  • 42

    2013Redshirt

    Defensive Back
    5'11" 180 lbs
    42
  • 42

    2014Redshirt Freshman

    Defensive Back
    5'11" 185 lbs
    42
  • 42

    2015Sophomore

    Defensive Back
    5'11" 185 lbs
    42
  • 42

    2016Junior

    Defensive Back
    5'11" 185 lbs
    42