Sacks: 0.0 Tackles: 8 Weight 106 kg | Undrafted: 2011 Height 1.93 m College: Prairie View A&M Name Quinton Spears Date joined 2011 | |
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Date of birth: (1988-05-11) May 11, 1988 (age 27) Education Prairie View A&M University Profiles | ||
Quinton Spears
TSC Topic The Transition From Sports To Real Life with Quinton Spears
Quinton Spears (born May 11, 1988) is a former American football linebacker of the National Football League (NFL). He was a 3-year-letter wide receiver at Montgomery High School near Conroe, Texas and received a scholarship to Prairie View A&M University where he was switched to tight end and finally defensive line. While at Prairie View A&M, Spears was a unanimous preseason All-SWAC first team selection as a defensive end in 2009.
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- Quinton Spears
- TSC Topic The Transition From Sports To Real Life with Quinton Spears
- Cleveland Browns
- Indianapolis Colts
- Dallas Cowboys
- Personal life
- References
Cleveland Browns
Spears was claimed by Cleveland Browns off waivers from Miami Dolphins and moved to linebacker on September 4, 2011.
Indianapolis Colts
Spears signed a reserve/futures contract with the Indianapolis Colts on December 31, 2012. On August 13, 2013, he was waived-injured by the Colts. On the next day, he cleared waivers and was placed on the Colts' injured reserve list. On September 10, 2013 the Indianapolis Colts waived linebacker Quinton Spears (hamstring) from injured reserve.
Dallas Cowboys
The Dallas Cowboys signed Spears to a futures contract on January 8, 2014. On May 12, 2014 the Dallas Cowboys released Quinton Spears.
Personal life
Spears has one son, Quinton Spears II. His mother played collegiate basketball and was a standout athlete at Memorial High School in Victoria, Texas Their team name was "The Stingarettes." He also has one sibling Adrea Davis.[2][3] Spears currently resides in Montgomery, Texas.