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{{short description|American football wide receiver}}
{{Short description|American football player (born 1993)}}
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'''Evan Spencer''' (born May 26, 1993) is a former [[American football]] [[wide receiver]]. He played [[college football]] at [[Ohio State Buckeyes football|Ohio State]].<ref>http://www.cleveland.com/osu/index.ssf/2015/03/evan_spencer_nfl_draft_pro_day.html</ref><ref>http://www.tampabay.com/sports/college/urban-meyer-calls-evan-spencer-ohio-states-mvp/2213146</ref> He was originally drafted by the [[Washington Redskins]] in the sixth round of the [[2015 NFL Draft]].
'''Evan Spencer''' (born May 26, 1993) is a former [[American football]] [[wide receiver]]. He played [[college football]] at [[Ohio State Buckeyes football|Ohio State]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.cleveland.com/osu/index.ssf/2015/03/evan_spencer_nfl_draft_pro_day.html|title = Evan Spencer looked like an NFL receiver at Ohio State's Pro Day: 'That was the goal'|date = March 15, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.tampabay.com/sports/college/urban-meyer-calls-evan-spencer-ohio-states-mvp/2213146/|title=Urban Meyer calls Evan Spencer Ohio State's MVP}}</ref> He was selected by the [[Washington Redskins]] in the sixth round of the [[2015 NFL draft]].


==College career==
==College career==
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Spencer is well known for the [[touchdown]] pass he threw to [[Michael Thomas (wide receiver, born 1993)|Michael Thomas]] on a [[trick play]] going into half time in the [[2015 Sugar Bowl]] vs. Alabama. This [[touchdown]] helped give the underdog Buckeyes the momentum and eventually beat Alabama 42–35. Later in the game he threw a key block on the game clinching 85-yard touchdown, the longest run given up by Alabama that year.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.espn.com/college-football/game?gameId=400610178|title = Alabama vs. Ohio State - Game Summary - January 1, 2015 - ESPN}}</ref> The Buckeyes advanced to the national championship game where they defeated Oregon to win the first [[College Football Playoff]] National championship 42–20.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.espn.com/college-football/game?gameId=400610325|title = Oregon vs. Ohio State - Game Summary - January 12, 2015 - ESPN}}</ref>
===Ohio State Buckeyes===
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Spencer is well known for the touchdown pass he threw to [[Michael Thomas (wide receiver, born 1993)|Michael Thomas]] on a trick play going into half time in the 2015 Sugar Bowl vs. Alabama. This touchdown helped give the underdog Buckeyes the momentum and eventually beat Alabama 42-35. Later in the game he threw a key block on the game clinching 85 yard TD, which is also known as 85 yards through the heart of the South, the longest run given up by Alabama that year. <ref>http://www.espn.com/college-football/game?gameId=400610178</ref> The Buckeyes advanced to the national championship game where they defeated Oregon to win the first College Football Playoff National championship 42-20.<ref>http://www.espn.com/college-football/game?gameId=400610325</ref>


==Professional career==
==Professional career==
===Washington Redskins===
===Washington Redskins===
Spencer was selected by the [[Washington Redskins]] with the 187th overall pick in the [[2015 NFL Draft]].<ref name="Draft">{{cite news|work=WashingtonTimes.com|url=http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/may/2/redskins-pick-evan-spencer-ohio-state-sixth-round-/|title=Washington uses final sixth-round pick on Ohio State WR Evan Spencer|first=Tom|last=Schad|date=May 2, 2015|accessdate=May 4, 2015}}</ref> He signed a four-year contract on May 11, 2015.<ref>{{cite web|work=Redskins.com|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170910040806/http://www.redskins.com/news-and-events/article-1/Nine-Redskins-Draft-Picks-Agree-To-Terms/107e54e5-dde6-488a-885a-8824cc641bcc|title=Nine Redskins Draft Picks Agree To Terms|date=May 11, 2015|accessdate=May 21, 2015}}</ref> On September 5, he was waived/injured during final roster cuts before the start of the regular season.<ref>{{cite web|work=Redskins.com|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170609023428/http://www.redskins.com/news-and-events/article-1/95-Redskins-Make-Roster-Moves/a03db3be-de82-4793-aa1a-60e9527d17b0|title=9/5: Redskins Make Roster Moves|date=September 5, 2015|accessdate=September 5, 2015}}</ref> He was placed on the team's [[injured reserve]] after going unclaimed on waivers.<ref>{{cite news|work=WashingtonPost.com|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/football-insider/wp/2015/09/07/draft-pick-evan-spencer-goes-unclaimed-reverts-to-redskins-ir-list/|title=Draft pick Evan Spencer goes unclaimed, reverts to Redskins IR list|first=Mike|last=Jones|date=September 7, 2015|accessdate=September 7, 2015}}</ref> On September 9, the Redskins released Spencer with an injury settlement.<ref>{{cite news|work=WashingtonPost.com|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/football-insider/wp/2015/09/09/redskins-reach-injury-settlement-with-rookie-wide-receiver-evan-spencer/|title=Redskins reach injury settlement with rookie wide receiver Evan Spencer|first=Mike|last=Jones|date=September 9, 2015|accessdate=September 9, 2015}}</ref>
Spencer was selected by the [[Washington Redskins]] with the 187th overall pick in the [[2015 NFL draft]].<ref name="Draft">{{cite news|work=WashingtonTimes.com|url=http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/may/2/redskins-pick-evan-spencer-ohio-state-sixth-round-/|title=Washington uses final sixth-round pick on Ohio State WR Evan Spencer|first=Tom|last=Schad|date=May 2, 2015|access-date=May 4, 2015}}</ref> He signed a four-year contract on May 11, 2015.<ref>{{cite web|work=Redskins.com|url=http://www.redskins.com/news-and-events/article-1/Nine-Redskins-Draft-Picks-Agree-To-Terms/107e54e5-dde6-488a-885a-8824cc641bcc|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170910040806/http://www.redskins.com/news-and-events/article-1/Nine-Redskins-Draft-Picks-Agree-To-Terms/107e54e5-dde6-488a-885a-8824cc641bcc|url-status=dead|archive-date=September 10, 2017|title=Nine Redskins Draft Picks Agree To Terms|date=May 11, 2015|access-date=May 21, 2015}}</ref> On September 5, he was [[waived/injured]] during final roster cuts before the start of the regular season.<ref>{{cite web|work=Redskins.com|url=http://www.redskins.com/news-and-events/article-1/95-Redskins-Make-Roster-Moves/a03db3be-de82-4793-aa1a-60e9527d17b0|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170609023428/http://www.redskins.com/news-and-events/article-1/95-Redskins-Make-Roster-Moves/a03db3be-de82-4793-aa1a-60e9527d17b0|url-status=dead|archive-date=June 9, 2017|title=9/5: Redskins Make Roster Moves|date=September 5, 2015|access-date=September 5, 2015}}</ref> He was placed on the team's [[injured reserve]] after going unclaimed on waivers.<ref>{{cite news|work=WashingtonPost.com|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/football-insider/wp/2015/09/07/draft-pick-evan-spencer-goes-unclaimed-reverts-to-redskins-ir-list/|title=Draft pick Evan Spencer goes unclaimed, reverts to Redskins IR list|first=Mike|last=Jones|date=September 7, 2015|access-date=September 7, 2015}}</ref> On September 9, the Redskins released Spencer with an injury settlement.<ref>{{cite news|work=WashingtonPost.com|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/football-insider/wp/2015/09/09/redskins-reach-injury-settlement-with-rookie-wide-receiver-evan-spencer/|title=Redskins reach injury settlement with rookie wide receiver Evan Spencer|first=Mike|last=Jones|date=September 9, 2015|access-date=September 9, 2015}}</ref>


===Tampa Bay Buccaneers===
===Tampa Bay Buccaneers===
The [[Tampa Bay Buccaneers]] signed Spencer to their [[practice squad]] on September 22, 2015.<ref>{{cite web|work=Buccaneers.com|url=http://www.buccaneers.com/news/article-smith/Brate-Returns-in-Fresh-Round-of-Roster-Moves/d4c93167-7c81-4885-8574-ac6ff1aec4ac|title=Brate Returns in Fresh Round of Roster Moves|date=September 22, 2015|first=Scott|last=Smith|accessdate=September 24, 2015}}</ref> This united him with his father, Tim, who at the time was the Buccaneers' running back coach.
The [[Tampa Bay Buccaneers]] signed Spencer to their [[practice squad]] on September 22, 2015.<ref>{{cite web|work=Buccaneers.com|url=http://www.buccaneers.com/news/article-smith/Brate-Returns-in-Fresh-Round-of-Roster-Moves/d4c93167-7c81-4885-8574-ac6ff1aec4ac|title=Brate Returns in Fresh Round of Roster Moves|date=September 22, 2015|first=Scott|last=Smith|access-date=September 24, 2015|archive-date=September 23, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150923004903/http://www.buccaneers.com/news/article-smith/Brate-Returns-in-Fresh-Round-of-Roster-Moves/d4c93167-7c81-4885-8574-ac6ff1aec4ac|url-status=dead}}</ref> This united him with his father, Tim, who at the time was the Buccaneers' running back coach.


He was promoted to the active roster on December 22, 2015.<ref>{{cite news|work=NBCSports.com|url=http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/12/22/bucs-promote-wr-evan-spencer/|title=Bucs promote WR Evan Spencer|first=Zac|last=Jackson|date=December 22, 2015|accessdate=January 7, 2016}}</ref> On September 6, 2016, he was released by the Buccaneers.<ref>{{cite web|title=Cecil Shorts Adds Experience to WR Ranks|url=http://www.buccaneers.com/news/article-smith/Cecil-Shorts-Adds-Experience-to-WR-Ranks/c1e2e5cd-495a-43cb-a224-7225700ca681|last=Smith|first=Scott|website=Buccaneers.com|access-date=September 10, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160909021348/http://www.buccaneers.com/news/article-smith/Cecil-Shorts-Adds-Experience-to-WR-Ranks/c1e2e5cd-495a-43cb-a224-7225700ca681|archive-date=September 9, 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> Two days later, he was signed to the Buccaneers' practice squad.<ref>{{cite web|title=Bucs Promote RB Barber to Active Roster|url=http://www.buccaneers.com/news/article-1/Bucs-Promote-RB-Barber-to-Active-Roster/885c1285-eac1-4ab8-bff4-def1cb65ea8d|website=Buccaneers.com}}</ref>
He was promoted to the active roster on December 22, 2015.<ref>{{cite news|work=NBCSports.com|url=http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/12/22/bucs-promote-wr-evan-spencer/|title=Bucs promote WR Evan Spencer|first=Zac|last=Jackson|date=December 22, 2015|access-date=January 7, 2016}}</ref> On September 6, 2016, he was released by the Buccaneers.<ref>{{cite web|title=Cecil Shorts Adds Experience to WR Ranks|url=http://www.buccaneers.com/news/article-smith/Cecil-Shorts-Adds-Experience-to-WR-Ranks/c1e2e5cd-495a-43cb-a224-7225700ca681|last=Smith|first=Scott|website=Buccaneers.com|access-date=September 10, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160909021348/http://www.buccaneers.com/news/article-smith/Cecil-Shorts-Adds-Experience-to-WR-Ranks/c1e2e5cd-495a-43cb-a224-7225700ca681|archive-date=September 9, 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> Two days later, he was signed to the Buccaneers' practice squad.<ref>{{cite web|title=Bucs Promote RB Barber to Active Roster|url=http://www.buccaneers.com/news/article-1/Bucs-Promote-RB-Barber-to-Active-Roster/885c1285-eac1-4ab8-bff4-def1cb65ea8d|website=Buccaneers.com|access-date=September 10, 2016|archive-date=March 3, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180303110119/http://www.buccaneers.com/news/article-1/Bucs-Promote-RB-Barber-to-Active-Roster/885c1285-eac1-4ab8-bff4-def1cb65ea8d|url-status=dead}}</ref>


On September 9, 2016, Spencer was placed on the reserve/retired list.<ref>{{cite web|title=WR Spencer Placed on Reserve/Retired List|url=http://www.buccaneers.com/news/article-1/WR-Spencer-Placed-on-ReserveRetired-List/18fbd300-7214-4b3a-8f88-400cf2733cc0|website=Buccaneers.com}}</ref>
On September 9, 2016, Spencer was placed on the reserve/retired list.<ref>{{cite web|title=WR Spencer Placed on Reserve/Retired List|url=http://www.buccaneers.com/news/article-1/WR-Spencer-Placed-on-ReserveRetired-List/18fbd300-7214-4b3a-8f88-400cf2733cc0|website=Buccaneers.com|access-date=September 10, 2016|archive-date=September 10, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160910141948/http://www.buccaneers.com/news/article-1/WR-Spencer-Placed-on-ReserveRetired-List/18fbd300-7214-4b3a-8f88-400cf2733cc0|url-status=dead}}</ref>


==Personal==
==Personal==
Spencer is the youngest son of retired NFL [[running back]] [[Tim Spencer (American football)|Tim Spencer]].<ref name="Draft"/> Spencer's older brother, Cole, is an area scout with the [[Washington Redskins]]. During the [[2015 NFL Draft]], Cole called on behalf of the Redskins to tell his younger brother that he was going to be drafted.<ref name="Draft"/>
Spencer is the youngest son of retired NFL [[running back]] [[Tim Spencer (American football)|Tim Spencer]].<ref name="Draft"/> Spencer's older brother, Cole, is an area scout with the [[Washington Redskins]]. During the 2015 NFL draft, Cole called on behalf of the Redskins to tell his younger brother that he was going to be drafted.<ref name="Draft"/>


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/evan_spencer_758542.html Ohio State Buckeyes bio]
*[http://www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/evan_spencer_758542.html Ohio State Buckeyes bio]
*[http://www.redskins.com/team/roster/Evan-Spencer/b71ff1bc-cff2-4201-9c2a-c362ee900b25 Washington Redskins bio]
*[http://www.redskins.com/team/roster/Evan-Spencer/b71ff1bc-cff2-4201-9c2a-c362ee900b25 Washington Redskins bio] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150505004923/http://www.redskins.com/team/roster/Evan-Spencer/b71ff1bc-cff2-4201-9c2a-c362ee900b25 |date=May 5, 2015 }}


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Latest revision as of 19:50, 11 July 2024

Evan Spencer
No. 85
Position:Wide receiver
Personal information
Born: (1993-05-26) May 26, 1993 (age 31)
Vernon Hills, Illinois, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:208 lb (94 kg)
Career information
High school:Vernon Hills (IL)
College:Ohio State
NFL draft:2015 / round: 6 / pick: 187
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Evan Spencer (born May 26, 1993) is a former American football wide receiver. He played college football at Ohio State.[1][2] He was selected by the Washington Redskins in the sixth round of the 2015 NFL draft.

College career

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Spencer is well known for the touchdown pass he threw to Michael Thomas on a trick play going into half time in the 2015 Sugar Bowl vs. Alabama. This touchdown helped give the underdog Buckeyes the momentum and eventually beat Alabama 42–35. Later in the game he threw a key block on the game clinching 85-yard touchdown, the longest run given up by Alabama that year.[3] The Buckeyes advanced to the national championship game where they defeated Oregon to win the first College Football Playoff National championship 42–20.[4]

Professional career

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Washington Redskins

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Spencer was selected by the Washington Redskins with the 187th overall pick in the 2015 NFL draft.[5] He signed a four-year contract on May 11, 2015.[6] On September 5, he was waived/injured during final roster cuts before the start of the regular season.[7] He was placed on the team's injured reserve after going unclaimed on waivers.[8] On September 9, the Redskins released Spencer with an injury settlement.[9]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed Spencer to their practice squad on September 22, 2015.[10] This united him with his father, Tim, who at the time was the Buccaneers' running back coach.

He was promoted to the active roster on December 22, 2015.[11] On September 6, 2016, he was released by the Buccaneers.[12] Two days later, he was signed to the Buccaneers' practice squad.[13]

On September 9, 2016, Spencer was placed on the reserve/retired list.[14]

Personal

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Spencer is the youngest son of retired NFL running back Tim Spencer.[5] Spencer's older brother, Cole, is an area scout with the Washington Redskins. During the 2015 NFL draft, Cole called on behalf of the Redskins to tell his younger brother that he was going to be drafted.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "Evan Spencer looked like an NFL receiver at Ohio State's Pro Day: 'That was the goal'". March 15, 2015.
  2. ^ "Urban Meyer calls Evan Spencer Ohio State's MVP".
  3. ^ "Alabama vs. Ohio State - Game Summary - January 1, 2015 - ESPN".
  4. ^ "Oregon vs. Ohio State - Game Summary - January 12, 2015 - ESPN".
  5. ^ a b c Schad, Tom (May 2, 2015). "Washington uses final sixth-round pick on Ohio State WR Evan Spencer". WashingtonTimes.com. Retrieved May 4, 2015.
  6. ^ "Nine Redskins Draft Picks Agree To Terms". Redskins.com. May 11, 2015. Archived from the original on September 10, 2017. Retrieved May 21, 2015.
  7. ^ "9/5: Redskins Make Roster Moves". Redskins.com. September 5, 2015. Archived from the original on June 9, 2017. Retrieved September 5, 2015.
  8. ^ Jones, Mike (September 7, 2015). "Draft pick Evan Spencer goes unclaimed, reverts to Redskins IR list". WashingtonPost.com. Retrieved September 7, 2015.
  9. ^ Jones, Mike (September 9, 2015). "Redskins reach injury settlement with rookie wide receiver Evan Spencer". WashingtonPost.com. Retrieved September 9, 2015.
  10. ^ Smith, Scott (September 22, 2015). "Brate Returns in Fresh Round of Roster Moves". Buccaneers.com. Archived from the original on September 23, 2015. Retrieved September 24, 2015.
  11. ^ Jackson, Zac (December 22, 2015). "Bucs promote WR Evan Spencer". NBCSports.com. Retrieved January 7, 2016.
  12. ^ Smith, Scott. "Cecil Shorts Adds Experience to WR Ranks". Buccaneers.com. Archived from the original on September 9, 2016. Retrieved September 10, 2016.
  13. ^ "Bucs Promote RB Barber to Active Roster". Buccaneers.com. Archived from the original on March 3, 2018. Retrieved September 10, 2016.
  14. ^ "WR Spencer Placed on Reserve/Retired List". Buccaneers.com. Archived from the original on September 10, 2016. Retrieved September 10, 2016.
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