40 Facts About Takeo Spikes

Takeo Gerard Spikes is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League.

Takeo Spikes was selected by the Cincinnati Bengals with the 13th overall pick in the 1998 NFL draft.

Takeo Spikes is one of only seven linebackers to start more than 200 NFL games.

Takeo Spikes was a team captain in 13 out of 15 seasons.

Takeo Spikes played in 219 games without a playoff appearance, the most in NFL history.

The Eagles, 49ers, and Chargers all made the playoffs the year after Takeo Spikes left each team.

Takeo Spikes is a football analyst on NBC Sports Network and Sky Sports in the United Kingdom and co-hosts shows on SiriusXM and the SEC Network.

Takeo Spikes attended Washington County High School in Sandersville, Georgia, where he earned All-American honors from Parade and USA Today and was named Georgia's "Mr Football" by state coaches as a senior.

Takeo Spikes was named "Georgia Player of the Year" as a senior.

Takeo Spikes was named MVP for his performance in this game.

Takeo Spikes entered the 1998 NFL draft and was selected in the first round by the Cincinnati Bengals.

Takeo Spikes became the first rookie to lead the Bengals in tackles since James Francis led them in 1990.

Takeo Spikes led the team by total snaps played on offense and defense, which added up to 997.

Takeo Spikes forced four fumbles and recovered four, leading the team in fumble recoveries as well.

Takeo Spikes passed the 100 tackle mark for the third straight time and led the team in tackles and fumble recoveries.

In 2001, Takeo Spikes started at RLB for all of the 15 games he played that season.

Takeo Spikes led the team in solo and total tackles in the 2001 campaign.

Takeo Spikes dedicated the season, and the remainder of his professional career to his father.

Takeo Spikes wrote his dad's name on the tape he wrapped around his wrists for the remaining 12 games of the season.

Takeo Spikes led the team in solo and total tackles and scored his second defensive TD by way of fumble recovery.

Takeo Spikes recorded 126 tackles, with the addition of a pair of sacks, a pair of interceptions, and a pair of fumble recoveries.

In 2006, while recovering from a torn Achilles tendon, Takeo Spikes played in 12 games while missing 4 games early in the season due to a hamstring injury.

However, by not making the playoffs in his lone season in Philadelphia, Takeo Spikes went eight seasons without being part of a playoff team.

On February 27,2009, Takeo Spikes was re-signed to a 2-year contract.

Takeo Spikes was team captain in San Francisco all 3 years of play.

Takeo Spikes recorded 1 sack and 3 interceptions in the 2008 season.

In 2009, Takeo Spikes recorded 4 sacks and missed one game due to an injury on November 1,2009.

In San Francisco, Takeo Spikes became famous for his sack dance.

In 2010, Takeo Spikes led all linebackers in most attempted tackles per miss.

Takeo Spikes missed four tackles over his three seasons with San Francisco.

Takeo Spikes was the sponge and I was the bucket of water.

Takeo Spikes signed a three-year contract with the San Diego Chargers on July 26,2011.

On September 11,2012, Takeo Spikes played his 200th career start earning him membership in a very elite group of linebackers to reach this achievement.

Takeo Spikes was released by the Chargers on March 7,2013.

Miki's successor, who was appointed the nation's 67th Prime Minister on December 24,1976, a week after Takeo Spikes was born, was a Takeo Spikes.

Takeo's younger cousin Brandon Spikes is a former linebacker who played for the New England Patriots and the Buffalo Bills.

Takeo Spikes dedicated his entire career to his father shortly after he died.

In 2016, Takeo Spikes earned a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Miami Business School.

Takeo Spikes is recognized and known for the size and strength of his neck.

Takeo Spikes provides mentoring at his annual TKO camp where he inspires young boys and girls to reach their goals.