Chris Spielman

Chris Spielman
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Spielman in 2023
Detroit Lions
Position:Special assistant to the owner and CEO
Personal information
Born: (1965-10-11) October 11, 1965 (age 59)
Canton, Ohio, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:247 lb (112 kg)
Career information
High school:Massillon Washington
(Massillon, Ohio)
College:Ohio State (1984–1987)
NFL draft:1988 / round: 2 / pick: 29
Career history
As a player:
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
As a coach:
As an executive:
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Tackles:1,363
Sacks:10.5
Forced fumbles:13
Interceptions:6
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Charles Christopher Spielman (born October 11, 1965) is an American former professional football player who is a special assistant to the owner and CEO for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). He played linebacker for the Ohio State Buckeyes, twice earning All-American honors. He played professional football for the Detroit Lions in the NFL, where he was a three-time All-Pro. He also played for the Buffalo Bills and Cleveland Browns, and coached for the Arena Football League (AFL)'s Columbus Destroyers. He was a broadcaster for Fox Sports and ESPN from 1999 to 2020.