Austin Spitler
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Career Summary
Austin Spitler is a former NFL linebacker who played for Miami.
Austin Spitler played linebacker for the Miami Dolphins from 2010 through 2013. NFL.com lists Ohio State as his college.
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Early Life
Spitler is from Bellbrook, Ohio.
Ohio State listed Spitler as a Bellbrook, Ohio, native, born October 26, 1986. He is the son of Greg and Dawn Spitler.
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High School
He played at Bellbrook High School.
At Bellbrook, Spitler earned first-team All-Ohio recognition and was named conference linebacker of the year as a senior. He recorded 132 tackles, 11 tackles for loss, seven sacks and two interceptions that season.
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College Career
Spitler was an Ohio State captain and linebacker starter.
Spitler was voted an Ohio State team captain in 2009 and started at sam linebacker. His college career included 82 tackles, eight tackles for loss and 10 starts, and he earned Academic All-Big Ten recognition.
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Path to the NFL
Miami selected Spitler in the 2010 seventh round.
Miami selected Spitler with the 252nd overall selection in the seventh round of the 2010 NFL Draft.
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NFL Career
Spitler played 55 games across four Miami seasons.
NFL.com credits Spitler with 55 regular-season appearances from 2010 through 2013. He recorded 26 solo tackles, with his longest season in 2011 when he played all 16 games.
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Career Accomplishments
Spitler combined an NFL tenure with academic accomplishment.
Spitler earned a communication degree from Ohio State in 2009 and was an Academic All-Big Ten selection. He then completed four NFL seasons with Miami.
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Playing Style
Spitler was a linebacker with special-teams involvement.
Spitler played linebacker in the NFL and was a regular special-teams contributor in college. Miami's 2013 statistics show him with a kick return, consistent with special-teams duty.
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Legacy
Spitler's career progressed from Ohio State captain to four Dolphins seasons.
Spitler's Ohio State leadership and academic record preceded 55 NFL games with Miami. His college and professional career reflect a durable linebacker and special-teams role.
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Post-Career
The reviewed sources do not establish a verified post-playing-career role.
The reviewed official college, league and team sources do not establish post-playing-career activities suitable for publication.
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