Amari Spievey
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Career Summary
Amari Spievey was an Iowa defensive back selected by Detroit in the 2010 NFL Draft.
Spievey played three NFL seasons with Detroit, moving from cornerback to safety during his rookie year.
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Early Life
Spievey is from Middleton, Connecticut.
A Lions player biography identifies Middleton, Connecticut, as Spievey's hometown.
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High School
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College Career
Spievey was a two-year Iowa starter after transferring from Iowa Central Community College.
At Iowa, Spievey started all 26 games he played, recording 124 tackles, 14 pass defenses, and six interceptions. His college totals also included five kickoff returns and four punt returns.
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Path to the NFL
Detroit selected Spievey 66th overall in the third round of the 2010 NFL Draft.
The Lions selected the Iowa cornerback with the 66th overall pick and signed him to a three-year contract in June 2010.
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NFL Career
Spievey played 35 games for Detroit and produced 136 tackles, five interceptions, and one sack.
NFL statistics credit Spievey with 15 games in both 2010 and 2011, followed by five games in 2012. His five interceptions came in his first two seasons.
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Career Accomplishments
Spievey produced five interceptions and seven passes defensed during his Detroit career.
His 2011 season included 67 tackles, a sack, four passes defensed, and three interceptions.
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Playing Style
Pre-draft scouting described Spievey as an aggressive defender with ball skills and athleticism.
NFL draft analysis credited Spievey with good hands on the ball in the air and an aggressive approach to making plays in traffic.
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Legacy
Spievey established a three-season role in Detroit's secondary after a productive Iowa career.
His NFL record includes 35 games and five interceptions, following 26 starts and six interceptions at Iowa.
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Post-Career
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22788, 00-0027671, 1988-04-15, Amari Spievey, Amari, Spievey
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