32 Facts About Alonzo Spellman

Alonzo Robert Spellman was born on September 27,1971 and is an American former professional football player who was a defensive lineman in the National Football League for the Chicago Bears, Dallas Cowboys, and Detroit Lions.

Alonzo Spellman was a member of the Las Vegas Gladiators in the Arena Football League.

Alonzo Spellman tallied 104 tackles and 14 sacks, receiving USA Today All-American honors, All-state and New Jersey Player of the Year honors.

Alonzo Spellman was suspended for the Liberty Bowl and placed on academic probation, after he was caught sending another person to take a classroom test for him.

Alonzo Spellman declared for the NFL draft after the season.

Alonzo Spellman was selected by the Chicago Bears in the first round of the 1992 NFL draft, entering the league as a 20-year-old rookie.

Alonzo Spellman was a backup behind future hall of famer Richard Dent at right defensive end, making 30 tackles, 4 sacks and one pass defensed.

In 1994, new head coach Dave Wannstedt chose not to re-sign Dent and Alonzo Spellman became the starter at right defensive end.

Alonzo Spellman recorded 60 tackles, 7 sacks, 8 passes defensed and one blocked kick.

Alonzo Spellman collected 66 tackles, 8.5 sacks, 5 passes defensed and 4 forced fumbles.

Alonzo Spellman became a restricted free agent after the season, when his rookie contract expired.

Alonzo Spellman experienced some off-field incidents and was suspended for 3 games.

Alonzo Spellman finished with 5 starts in 7 games, 15 tackles, 2 sacks and 2 passes defensed.

Alonzo Spellman was moved from defensive end to defensive tackle during training camp, and went on to register 16 starts, 43 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, 22 quarterback pressures and 5 sacks.

Alonzo Spellman exhibited erratic behavior during his time with the Bears.

The first public incident occurred in March 1998 when Alonzo Spellman became enraged when a doctor was late for an appointment.

Alonzo Spellman pulled a telephone off of a wall and threatened suicide.

Alonzo Spellman was diagnosed with bipolar disorder, but refused to take medication, instead becoming increasingly reliant on illicit drugs and alcohol.

Alonzo Spellman started taking medication and successfully managed his disorder during his time with the Cowboys and Lions.

However, after his NFL career ended, Alonzo Spellman stopped taking his medication and again ran into problems with the law.

Alonzo Spellman initially suggested that the flight was going to crash, then became verbally abusive to other passengers and threatened members of the flight crew.

Alonzo Spellman was released, but then damaged property at his brother's home and was taken to a psychiatric hospital.

Alonzo Spellman was later arrested on charges of interference with a flight crew.

In interviews with ESPN, Alonzo Spellman has said he now knows how important it is to take the medication for his disorder.

Alonzo Spellman had hoped to return to the NFL, but his age and history presented significant barriers to a comeback.

Alonzo Spellman is "100 percent into" mixed martial arts.

Alonzo Spellman was arrested again on January 29,2008, leading authorities on a pursuit after being involved in an apparent altercation at a Tulsa, Oklahoma convenience store.

The chase ended after three of the tires on Alonzo Spellman's car were deflated by spike strips and pepper-spray pellets were fired after Alonzo Spellman refused to get out of the vehicle.

In June 2012, Alonzo Spellman was released from prison after pleading no contest to ten counts of eluding police officers on the 2008 charge.

Alonzo Spellman was arrested again on November 2,2015, after a motor vehicle stop for several outstanding warrants.

Alonzo Spellman was charged with possession of less than 50 grams of marijuana and turned over to another jurisdiction for the warrant.

Alonzo Spellman made his mixed martial arts debut on November 11,2006, defeating Antoine Hayes by unanimous decision.