1. Amari Spievey was born on April 15,1988 and is an American former professional football player who was a safety for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League.
12 Facts About Amari Spievey
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Amari Spievey was considered one of the top cornerback prospects for the 2010 NFL draft and was selected by the Lions in the third round.
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Amari Spievey rushed for 3,606 yards and 50 touchdowns in his career, along with 53 receptions for 858 yards and eight touchdowns.
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On defense, Amari Spievey made 87 career tackles and 16 interceptions, including two returned for touchdowns.
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Amari Spievey was a two-time coaches all-state selection and was named the Connecticut Player of the Year as a senior in 2005, the year the team won the Class LL state championship.
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Amari Spievey redshirted his initial year at Iowa to preserve a year of eligibility.
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Amari Spievey transferred to Iowa Central Community College after being academically ineligible for his sophomore season.
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Amari Spievey returned two of those interceptions for touchdowns and scored two touchdowns on kickoff returns and recorded four blocked punts.
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Amari Spievey had four pass interceptions and six pass break-ups.
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On January 11,2010, Amari Spievey announced that he would forgo his senior season and enter the NFL Draft.
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Amari Spievey was selected by the Detroit Lions as the 2nd pick of the 3rd round of the 2010 NFL Draft.
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Amari Spievey opened the 2011 NFL season as a starter at safety for the Lions.