25 Facts About Akeem Spence

Akeem Spence was born on November 29,1991 and is an American football defensive tackle who is a free agent.

Akeem Spence was selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the fourth round of the 2013 NFL draft.

Akeem Spence attended Fort Walton Beach High School, and played for the Fort Walton Beach Vikings high school football team.

Akeem Spence had 45 tackles, four tackles for a loss, one quarterback sacks, two hurries and one fumble recovery on the season.

Akeem Spence ranked third on the team in tackles with 72 and tied for second on team with 7.0 tackles for a loss and had one sack.

Akeem Spence announced on December 19,2012 that he would forgo his senior season and enter the NFL Draft.

Akeem Spence signed his contract on May 15,2013, a four-year deal that's worth $2,644,424.

On December 26,2015, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers placed Akeem Spence on injured reserve.

On March 10,2017, Akeem Spence signed a three-year, $9 million contract with the Detroit Lions.

Akeem Spence started 11 games during the 2017 season, recording 39 tackles, three sacks and a forced fumble.

Akeem Spence was named the 2017 recipient of the Detroit Lions Media-Friendly Good Guy Award by the Detroit chapter of the PFWA and Detroit Sports Media Association.

On May 3,2018, Akeem Spence was traded to the Miami Dolphins for a conditional 2019 seventh round pick, previously acquired from the Browns in a trade for Jarvis Landry.

Akeem Spence signed a one-year contract with the Philadelphia Eagles on September 10,2019.

Akeem Spence was released after playing in six games on October 21,2019.

On October 25,2019, Akeem Spence was signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars.

On December 5,2020, Akeem Spence was promoted to the active roster.

On December 16,2021, Akeem Spence signed with the Washington Football Team.

On December 28,2021, Akeem Spence was signed to the Denver Broncos practice squad.

Akeem Spence's contract expired when the team's season ended on January 8,2022.

Akeem Spence was released on August 30,2022 and signed to the practice squad the next day.

Akeem Spence signed back to the practice squad the next day.

Akeem Spence was signed to the active roster on December 15,2022.

Akeem Spence was re-signed to the 49ers' practice squad on January 6,2023.

On January 14,2014, Akeem Spence was arrested in Flomaton, Alabama on charges of misdemeanor marijuana possession.

Akeem Spence was later suspended one game by the NFL for the incident.