Nicholas David Speegle was born on November 29,1981 and is an American former professional football linebacker.
17 Facts About Nick Speegle
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Nick Speegle played in the National Football League with the Cleveland Browns from 2005 to 2006.
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Nick Speegle played college football at the University of New Mexico.
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Nick Speegle attended La Cueva High School in Albuquerque, New Mexico and was a good student and a letterman in both football and track and field.
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Nick Speegle was a consistent defensive force after working his way into the starting lineup as a redshirt freshman.
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Nick Speegle was an incredibly tough player who never missed a game, battling through a number of painful injuries over the years.
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Nick Speegle was two-time Honorable-Mention All MWC selection before breaking through with First Team Honors his final season.
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Nick Speegle was named Third-team Freshman All-American by The Sporting News in 2001.
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Nick Speegle finished his career ranked No 14 at UNM with 317 career tackles for loss and made 43 starts.
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Nick Speegle was the total package of size, speed, strength, and attitude.
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Nick Speegle had good instincts and was an incredibly sure tackler.
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Nick Speegle added over 30 pounds after entering New Mexico at 207.
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Nick Speegle graduated in May 2004, with a degree in General Management and a 3.97 cumulative GPA.
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Nick Speegle played his senior year as a graduate student, pursuing his master's degree in Sports Administration.
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Nick Speegle was a two-time First-team Academic All-District selection, two-time MWC Scholar-Athlete Award winner, an Academic All-MWC Honoree all four years, and was awarded for his community service by being named to the 2004 American Football Coaches Association National Good Works Team.
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Nick Speegle was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the sixth round of the 2005 NFL draft as the 176th pick overall.
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Nick Speegle played two seasons as a linebacker and on special teams with the Browns and San Diego Chargers before suffering a career-ending back injury.