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amari sPievey
Safety
Iowa 3rd Year
Ht: 5-11 Wt: 195
Born: 4/15/88 Middletown, Conn.
Draft: ‘10, R3 (66)-Det
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MANE FACTS
¾ Before every game, amari likes to clear his mind and just relax.
¾ amari loves to draw and uses pens, pencils, and even charcoal to
create his designs.
¾ His favorite movie series is austin Powers.
¾ When he decides to step away from football, amari would like to
travel and relax.
TRANSACTIONS
¾ selected by the Detroit <strong>lions</strong> in the third round (66th overall) in the
2010 Nfl Draft.
PRO
spievey has made the transition from college cornerback to Nfl safety,
and he started nine games at strong safety as a rookie. Brings ball skills
and athleticism to the <strong>lions</strong>’ backfield.
¾ saw action in all 16 games of the 2010 regular season, starting in 9.
finished with 46 tackles (33 solo), 2 interceptions (35 yards) and 5
special teams tackles.
¾ selected in the third round (66th overall) of the 2010 Nfl Draft.
2011: Claimed team’s starting strong safety position. Has 68 tackles, 3
interceptions, 4 pass defenses, 1 fumble recovery and 2 special teams
tackles on the year.
¾ led team in tackles with 7 solo in season opening win at Tampa
Bay (9/11).
¾ Picked off the <strong>lions</strong>’ second interception of the first half and returned it
for 15 yards <strong>vs</strong>. the Chiefs (9/18). it set up a <strong>lions</strong> 28-yard field goal to
complete the team’s first half scoring. it was spievey’s third interception
of his career. The team’s 3 interceptions were all recorded by members
of the secondary (spievey, CB Chris Houston and CB eric Wright). The
last time the secondary recorded 3 picks in a game was in a 16-7 win
at Chicago (10/28/07).
¾ Was part of a team effort that registered 6 turnovers in the game against
Kansas City, including 3 interceptions and 3 fumble recoveries. it marked
the first time since the <strong>lions</strong> claimed a 24-17 win at Houston (oilers,
12/10/95) that the team had 3 interceptions and 3 fumble recoveries.
¾ in the first 2 games, the defense collected 8 takeaways (4 interceptions
and 4 fumble recoveries), and for the second consecutive game, have
yielded no touchdowns in the first half. in total, they allowed just 1
touchdown (passing) and 3 field goals in the first two games.
¾ recorded first career sack in 26-23 overtime win at Minnesota (9/25).
it was one of team’s four sacks on the day.
¾ inactive (hamstring) <strong>vs</strong>. Chicago (10/10).
¾ recorded second interception of the season <strong>vs</strong>. san francisco (10/16)
in the third quarter. Pick came on second-and-11 at the lion’s 21-yard
line, returned it 30 yards to the 49ers’ 49-yard line.
¾ recorded his third interception of the season <strong>vs</strong>. atlanta (10/23) on
the first play of the fourth quarter. Three interceptions on the season
is a career-high for the second-year safety. With two interceptions on
the day (CB eric Wright), the defense moved their season total to 10
in the first seven games.
¾ second on the team with 6 tackles (all solo) at Denver (10/30).
¾ recovered a fumbled exchange between Bears QB Jay Cutler and rB
Matt forte to set up the <strong>lions</strong> in scoring position in the second quarter
at Chicago (11/13). The <strong>lions</strong> kicked a field goal following the takeaway.
¾ led the team with 7 tackles (6 solo) <strong>vs</strong>. Green Bay (11/24).
¾ Tied for a team high with 10 tackles, which also tied a career high, at
New orleans (12/4).
¾ Had 6 tackles and a pass defended <strong>vs</strong>. Minnesota (12/11).
COLLEGE
spievey started every game that he played in (26) at iowa, recording 124
tackles (86 solos) with two stops for losses totaling minus four yards, as he
forced one fumble, had fourteen pass deflections and picked off six passes
for 127 yards in returns (21.1 avg). added five kickoff returns for 80 yards
(16.0 avg) and had four punt returns for seven yards (1.7 avg).
¾ all-american third-team pick by College football insiders in 2009, earning
honorable mention from Pro football Weekly. all-Big Ten Conference
first-team selection by The Nfl Draft report and the league’s coaches,
earning second-team honors from the media. started all 13 games at
right cornerback, recording 56 tackles (42 solos) with a stop for a 3-yard
loss. Deflected eight passes and intercepted two others. Gained 73 yards
on four kickoff returns (18.25 avg) and seven yards on four punt returns.
¾ also performed on the punt coverage unit, registering five solo stops.
¾ as a sophomore in 2008 was an all-american selection by College
football News. earned all-Big Ten Conference second-team honors
from the league’s coaches. returned to iowa and claimed the right
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cornerback position, ranking third on the team with 68 tackles (44
solos), as he had one stop behind the line of scrimmage, a pressure
and a forced fumble. Deflected six passes and intercepted four others
for 127 yards in returns, including a touchdown.
¾ in 2007, attended iowa Central (Dodge City, ia.) Community College,
named first team all-american-just fifth in school’s history. started
10 games at right cornerback, gaining 242 yards with two touchdowns
on seven interceptions. returned two kickoffs for scores and blocked
four punts. recorded 55 tackles (43 solos) with nine pass deflections.
PERSONAL
attended Xavier (Middleton, Ct.) High school, playing football for head coach
sean Marinan. Named the Connecticut Player of the year and was a two-time
all-state selection by both the New Haven register and Hartford Courant.
led the team to the state championship as a senior and closed out his
career as the school’s all-time leading rusher, amassing 3,606 yards and 50
touch-downs. also scored eight touchdowns on 53 receptions for 858 yards.
¾ The tailback and defensive back recorded 87 tackles and 16 interceptions,
including two returned for touchdowns during his career.
¾ also returned three punts and two kickoffs for touchdowns at Xavier.
¾ During the team’s championship season, he produced seven interceptions
and 24 tackles, and rushed for 1,642 yards and 26 touchdowns as
a tailback, leading the squad to an undefeated season.
¾ son of romonda spievey. Born amari spievey on apr. 15, 1988.
SPIEVEY’S SINGLE-GAME BESTS
Tackles: .................................................................................................................................... 10 <strong>vs</strong>. Ne 11/25/10
special Teams Tackles: .............................................................................1 (five times) last <strong>vs</strong>. CHi 12/5/10
interceptions: ...............................................................................................1 (five times) last <strong>vs</strong>. sf 10/16/11
sack:...............................................................................................................................................1 at Min 9/25/11
SPIEVEY’S CAREER STATISTICS
Year Tm G S TT ST AT Sk Yds Int Yds TD PD FF FR Yds TD STT
2010 Det 16 9 46 33 13 0 0 2 35 0 3 0 0 0 0 5
2011 Det 15 15 68 60 8 1 0 3 47 0 4 0 1 0 0 2
Totals 31 24 114 93 21 1 0 5 82 0 7 0 1 0 0 7
POSTSEASON
Year Tm G S TT ST AT Sk SkY Int Yds TD PD FF FR Yds TD STT
2011 Det 1 1 7 5 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 1 1 7 5 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2011 (Det)
Date Opp G S TT ST AT Sk SkY Int Yds TD PD FF FR Yds TD STT
9/11 at TB 1 1 7 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
9/18 KC 1 1 2 2 0 0 0 1 15 0 1 0 0 0 0 0
9/25 at Min 1 1 3 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
10/2 at Dal 1 1 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
10/9 CHi 0 0 iNaCTiVe/iNJUreD
10/16 sf 1 1 4 4 0 0 0 1 30 0 1 0 0 0 0 0
10/23 aTl 1 1 6 6 0 0 0 1 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0
10/30 at Den 1 1 6 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
11/13 at Chi 1 1 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0
11/20 Car 1 1 3 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
11/24 GB 1 1 7 6 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
12/4 at No 1 1 10 9 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
12/11 MiN 1 1 6 4 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0
12/18 at oak 1 1 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
12/24 sD 1 1 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
1/1 at GB 1 1 6 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 15 15 68 60 8 1 0 3 47 0 4 0 1 0 0 2
Postseason
Date Opp G S TT ST AT Sk SkY Int Yds TD PD FF FR Yds TD STT
1/7 at No 1 1 7 5 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 1 1 7 5 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0