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{{Short description|American football player (born 1994)}}
{{Short description|American football player (born 1994)}}
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| caption = Spriggs with the Green Bay Packers in 2017
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| college = [[Indiana Hoosiers football|Indiana]]
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* [[Green Bay Packers]] ({{NFL Year|2016}}–{{NFL Year|2019}})
* [[Green Bay Packers]] ({{NFL Year|2016}}–{{NFL Year|2019}})
* [[Chicago Bears]] ({{NFL Year|2020}})
* [[Chicago Bears]] ({{NFL Year|2020}})
* [[Atlanta Falcons]] ({{NFL Year|2021}})
* [[Atlanta Falcons]] ({{NFL Year|2021}})
* [[Indianapolis Colts]] ({{NFL Year|2022}}–present)*
* [[Indianapolis Colts]] ({{NFL Year|2022}})*
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* First-team [[College Football All-America Team|All-American]] ([[2015 College Football All-America Team|2015]])
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'''Jason Michael Spriggs''' (born May 17, 1994) is an [[American football]] [[Tackle (gridiron football position)|offensive tackle]] for the [[Indianapolis Colts]] of the [[National Football League]] (NFL). He played [[college football]] at [[Indiana Hoosiers football|Indiana]].
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'''Jason Michael Spriggs''' (born May 17, 1994) is an American former professional [[American football|football]] player who was a [[Tackle (gridiron football position)|offensive tackle]] in the [[National Football League]] (NFL). He played [[college football]] for the [[Indiana Hoosiers football|Indiana Hoosiers]].


==Early years==
==Early life==
Spriggs was born to Rick and Michelle Spriggs on May 17, 1994, in [[Elkhart, Indiana]].<ref name="IU Bio">{{Cite web |title=Jason Spriggs |url=http://iuhoosiers.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6213&path=football |access-date=July 27, 2016 |website=Web |publisher=University of Indiana |pages=1}}</ref><ref name="ESPN Recruiting">{{Cite web |title=Jason Spriggs |url=http://insider.espn.go.com/college-sports/football/recruiting/player/_/id/135267/jason-spriggs |access-date=July 31, 2016 |website=Web |publisher=ESPN}}</ref> He attended [[Concord High School (Indiana)|Concord High School]] where he lettered in [[basketball]], [[lacrosse]], [[track and field]], and also played offensive tackle, [[defensive end]], and [[long snapper]] for head coach Tim Dawson.<ref name="IU Bio" /> During his early football career he was a three-year starter and recorded 58 tackles (19 for loss), seven sacks, three forced fumbles and recoveries, and three passes defensed.<ref name="IU Bio" /> He had a touchdown off of a fumble recovery. He was also a team captain, and was named the team's most valuable offensive lineman in 2011 and most valuable defensive lineman in 2010.<ref name="IU Bio" /> Spriggs was named to the Indiana Football Coaches Association All-State Top 50 team in 2011.<ref name="All-50">{{Cite web |year=2011 |title=Indiana Football Coaches Association 2011 Top 50 All-State Football Team |url=http://ifca.zebras.net/ifca/candler/foot2011/top50.pdf |access-date=July 31, 2016 |website=Web |publisher=Indiana Football Coaches Association}}</ref>
Spriggs was born to Rick and Michelle Spriggs on May 17, 1994, in [[Elkhart, Indiana]].<ref name="IU Bio">{{Cite web |title=Jason Spriggs |url=http://iuhoosiers.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6213&path=football |access-date=July 27, 2016 |website=Web |publisher=University of Indiana |pages=1}}</ref><ref name="ESPN Recruiting">{{Cite web |title=Jason Spriggs |url=https://insider.espn.com/college-sports/football/recruiting/player/_/id/135267/jason-spriggs |access-date=July 31, 2016 |website=Web |publisher=ESPN}}</ref> He attended [[Concord High School (Indiana)|Concord High School]] where he [[letterman sports|lettered]] in [[basketball]], [[lacrosse]], [[track and field]], and also played [[offensive tackle]], [[defensive end]], and [[long snapper]] for head coach Tim Dawson.<ref name="IU Bio" /> During his early football career he was a three-year starter and recorded 58 [[tackled gridiron|tackles]] (19 for loss), seven [[qb sack|sacks]], three forced [[fumbles]] and recoveries, and three [[passes defensed]].<ref name="IU Bio" /> He had a touchdown off of a fumble recovery. He was also a [[team captain]], and was named the team's most valuable [[offensive lineman]] in 2011 and most valuable [[defensive lineman]] in 2010.<ref name="IU Bio" /> Spriggs was named to the Indiana Football Coaches Association All-State Top 50 team in 2011.<ref name="All-50">{{Cite web |year=2011 |title=Indiana Football Coaches Association 2011 Top 50 All-State Football Team |url=http://ifca.zebras.net/ifca/candler/foot2011/top50.pdf |access-date=July 31, 2016 |website=Web |publisher=Indiana Football Coaches Association}}</ref>


Coming out of high school, Spriggs measured in at 6-foot-6-inches tall and weighed in at 249 pounds.<ref name="ESPN Recruiting" /> He was ranked as a three star prospect by [[ESPN.com]].<ref name="ESPN Recruiting" /> He was ranked as the 22nd best prospect in the state, and the 135th best in the country.<ref name="ESPN Recruiting" /> He received attention from a number of schools, and received scholarship offers from Indiana, Ball State, Buffalo, Eastern Michigan, Miami of Ohio, Northern Illinois, Toledo, and Western Michigan.<ref name="ESPN Recruiting" /> He was described by an ESPN analyst as having some raw tools, and who could possibly project to tight end at the college level.<ref name="ESPN Recruiting" /> He was listed on [[Rivals.com]] as a three star prospect at tight end.<ref name="Rivals">{{Cite web |title=Jason Spriggs |url=https://n.rivals.com/content/prospects/10978 |access-date=July 31, 2016 |publisher=Rivals.com}}</ref>
Coming out of high school, Spriggs measured in at 6-foot-6-inches tall and weighed in at 249 pounds.<ref name="ESPN Recruiting" /> He was ranked as a three star prospect by [[ESPN.com]].<ref name="ESPN Recruiting" /> He was ranked as the 22nd best prospect in the state, and the 135th best in the country.<ref name="ESPN Recruiting" /> He received attention from a number of schools, and received scholarship offers from Indiana, Ball State, Buffalo, Eastern Michigan, Miami of Ohio, Northern Illinois, Toledo, and Western Michigan.<ref name="ESPN Recruiting" /> He was described by an ESPN analyst as having some raw tools, and who could possibly project to tight end at the college level.<ref name="ESPN Recruiting" /> He was listed on [[Rivals.com]] as a three star prospect at tight end.<ref name="Rivals">{{Cite web |title=Jason Spriggs |url=https://n.rivals.com/content/prospects/10978 |access-date=July 31, 2016 |publisher=Rivals.com}}</ref>


==College career==
==College career==
Spriggs ultimately accepted a scholarship from Indiana University and started all 12 games in his first year on the offensive line.<ref name="IU Bio" /> He led the team with 80 knockdowns that year and allowed only two sacks in the 961 downs he played.<ref name="IU Bio" /> As a whole, the offensive line did not allow a sack in five games.<ref name="IU Bio" /> He was named an Honorable Mention to the All-Big Ten team by the coaches and media, and was named to the ESPN.com Big Ten All-Freshman team.<ref name="IU Bio" /><ref name="2012 All-Big Ten">{{Cite web |title=2012 All-Big Ten Conference Football Teams |url=http://btn.com/2012/11/26/your-2012-all-big-ten-conference-football-team/ |access-date=July 31, 2016 |website=Web |publisher=Big-Ten}}</ref>
Spriggs ultimately accepted a scholarship from Indiana University and started all 12 games in his first year on the offensive line.<ref name="IU Bio" /> He led the team with 80 knockdowns that year and allowed only two sacks in the 961 [[downs (football)|downs]] he played.<ref name="IU Bio" /> As a whole, the offensive line did not allow a sack in five games.<ref name="IU Bio" /> He was named an Honorable Mention to the [[List of All-Big Ten Conference football teams|All-Big Ten Conference]] team by the coaches and media, and was named to the ESPN.com Big Ten All-Freshman team.<ref name="IU Bio" /><ref name="2012 All-Big Ten">{{Cite web |title=2012 All-Big Ten Conference Football Teams |url=http://btn.com/2012/11/26/your-2012-all-big-ten-conference-football-team/ |access-date=July 31, 2016 |website=Web |date=November 27, 2012 |publisher=Big-Ten}}</ref>


Going into his second year, Spriggs again started all 12 games at the left tackle position. He was named the Indiana Player of the week for his efforts in a game against Purdue.<ref name="IU Bio" /> Following the year, he was again named an All-Big Ten Honorable Mention by the coaches and media.<ref name="IU Bio" />
Going into his second year, Spriggs again started all 12 games at the left tackle position. He was named the Indiana Player of the week for his efforts in a game against Purdue.<ref name="IU Bio" /> Following the year, he was again named an All-Big Ten Honorable Mention by the coaches and media.<ref name="IU Bio" />
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Spriggs' junior year proved to be one of his best statistically.<ref name="IU Bio" /> He played in eleven games and started ten of them at left tackle. He allowed two sacks in 689 snaps and allowed [[Tevin Coleman]] to set a school record with 2,000 rushing yards in a season.<ref name="IU Bio" /> He was named a conference honorable mention by the media.<ref name="IU Bio" />
Spriggs' junior year proved to be one of his best statistically.<ref name="IU Bio" /> He played in eleven games and started ten of them at left tackle. He allowed two sacks in 689 snaps and allowed [[Tevin Coleman]] to set a school record with 2,000 rushing yards in a season.<ref name="IU Bio" /> He was named a conference honorable mention by the media.<ref name="IU Bio" />


In his final year as a Hoosier, Spriggs was named a team captain and allowed only two sacks in 475 pass attempts, starting at left tackle. He had a team-leading 79 knockdowns. His team became the first since 1995 to lead the league in total passing and scoring offense. His efforts had him named as a first team All-American by the Football Writers Association of America.<ref name="2015 FWAA">{{Cite press release |title=2015 Autonation FWAA All-America team unveiled |date=December 14, 2015 |publisher=Football Writers Association of America |url=http://www.sportswriters.net/fwaa/news/2015/allamerica151214.html |access-date=August 4, 2016}}</ref>
In his final year as a Hoosier, Spriggs was named a team captain and allowed only two sacks in 475 pass attempts, starting at left tackle. He had a team-leading 79 knockdowns. His team became the first since 1995 to lead the league in total passing and scoring offense. His efforts had him named as a first-team [[All-American]] by the [[Football Writers Association of America]].<ref name="2015 FWAA">{{Cite press release |title=2015 Autonation FWAA All-America team unveiled |date=December 14, 2015 |publisher=Football Writers Association of America |url=http://www.sportswriters.net/fwaa/news/2015/allamerica151214.html |access-date=August 4, 2016}}</ref>


==Professional career==
==Professional career==
===Pre-draft===
Spriggs was predicted to be a second round pick in the NFL Draft by [[Lance Zierlein]].<ref name="NFL.Com Draft" /> He commented that he had a good frame for the position, quick movement, shows good combination as a zone blocker, and is active with his hands. However, he was also concerned about his strength,<ref name="NFL.Com Draft" /> but overall, he believed that he had a good chance to be a starting left tackle on the professional level.<ref name="NFL.Com Draft" />
Spriggs was predicted to be a second round pick in the NFL Draft by [[Lance Zierlein]]. He commented that he had a good frame for the position, exhibited quick movement, showed good combination as a zone blocker, and was active with his hands. He was concerned about his strength, but overall he believed that he had a good chance to be a starting left tackle at the professional level.<ref name="NFL.Com Draft" />


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===Green Bay Packers===
===Green Bay Packers===
Spriggs was drafted by the [[Green Bay Packers]] in the second round (48th overall) of the [[2016 NFL Draft]].<ref name="NFL.Com Draft" /> On May 9, 2016, the Packers signed Spriggs to a four-year contract reported to be worth a total of $5.00&nbsp;million, which includes a $1.83&nbsp;million signing bonus.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Packers sign 2nd-round pick Jason Spriggs to rookie contract |url=http://www.acmepackingcompany.com/2016/5/9/11644526/packers-sign-2nd-round-pick-jason-spriggs-to-rookie-contract-per-report |access-date=May 10, 2016 |website=AcmePackingCompany.com}}</ref>
Spriggs was selected by the [[Green Bay Packers]] in the second round (48th overall) of the [[2016 NFL draft]].<ref name="NFL.Com Draft" /> On May 9, 2016, the Packers signed Spriggs to a four-year contract reported to be worth a total of $5.00&nbsp;million, which includes a $1.83&nbsp;million signing bonus.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Packers sign 2nd-round pick Jason Spriggs to rookie contract |url=http://www.acmepackingcompany.com/2016/5/9/11644526/packers-sign-2nd-round-pick-jason-spriggs-to-rookie-contract-per-report |access-date=May 10, 2016 |website=AcmePackingCompany.com|date=May 9, 2016 }}</ref>


On September 21, 2017, Spriggs was placed on injured reserve with a hamstring injury.<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 21, 2017 |title=Packers sign DT Ricky Jean Francois |url=http://www.packers.com/news-and-events/article-roster-moves/article-1/Packers-sign-DT-Ricky-Jean-Francois-/01dabdd0-192a-4d3f-8edf-750cfbe4ff1d |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170922194014/http://www.packers.com/news-and-events/article-roster-moves/article-1/Packers-sign-DT-Ricky-Jean-Francois-/01dabdd0-192a-4d3f-8edf-750cfbe4ff1d |archive-date=September 22, 2017 |access-date=September 22, 2017 |website=Packers.com}}</ref> He was activated off injured reserve to the active roster on November 18, 2017.<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 18, 2017 |title=Packers activate T Jason Spriggs from I.R. |url=http://www.packers.com/news-and-events/article-roster-moves/article-1/Packers-activate-T-Jason-Spriggs-from-IR/68286af3-62b1-4e85-a631-880002d9742a |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180526152804/http://www.packers.com/news-and-events/article-roster-moves/article-1/Packers-activate-T-Jason-Spriggs-from-IR/68286af3-62b1-4e85-a631-880002d9742a |archive-date=May 26, 2018 |website=Packers.com}}</ref> He started five games at right tackle before being placed back on injured reserve on December 26, 2017, with a knee injury.<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 26, 2017 |title=Packers place T Jason Spriggs on IR, sign TE Emanuel Byrd |url=https://www.packers.com/news/packers-place-t-jason-spriggs-on-ir-sign-te-emanuel-byrd-20141817 |website=Packers.com}}</ref>
On September 21, 2017, Spriggs was placed on [[injured reserve]] with a [[hamstring]] injury.<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 21, 2017 |title=Packers sign DT Ricky Jean Francois |url=http://www.packers.com/news-and-events/article-roster-moves/article-1/Packers-sign-DT-Ricky-Jean-Francois-/01dabdd0-192a-4d3f-8edf-750cfbe4ff1d |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170922194014/http://www.packers.com/news-and-events/article-roster-moves/article-1/Packers-sign-DT-Ricky-Jean-Francois-/01dabdd0-192a-4d3f-8edf-750cfbe4ff1d |archive-date=September 22, 2017 |access-date=September 22, 2017 |website=Packers.com}}</ref> He was activated off injured reserve to the active roster on November 18, 2017.<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 18, 2017 |title=Packers activate T Jason Spriggs from I.R. |url=http://www.packers.com/news-and-events/article-roster-moves/article-1/Packers-activate-T-Jason-Spriggs-from-IR/68286af3-62b1-4e85-a631-880002d9742a |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180526152804/http://www.packers.com/news-and-events/article-roster-moves/article-1/Packers-activate-T-Jason-Spriggs-from-IR/68286af3-62b1-4e85-a631-880002d9742a |archive-date=May 26, 2018 |website=Packers.com}}</ref> He started five games at right tackle before being placed back on injured reserve on December 26, 2017, with a knee injury.<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 26, 2017 |title=Packers place T Jason Spriggs on IR, sign TE Emanuel Byrd |url=https://www.packers.com/news/packers-place-t-jason-spriggs-on-ir-sign-te-emanuel-byrd-20141817 |website=Packers.com}}</ref>


In 2018, Spriggs played in 13 games, starting two at right tackle in place of an injured [[Bryan Bulaga]].
In 2018, Spriggs played in 13 games, starting two at right tackle in place of an injured [[Bryan Bulaga]].


On August 6, 2019, Spriggs was waived/injured by the Packers.<ref>{{Cite web |date=August 6, 2019 |title=Packers claim RB Keith Ford off waivers |url=https://www.packers.com/news/packers-claim-rb-keith-ford-off-waivers |website=Packers.com}}</ref> After clearing waivers, he was placed on injured reserve a day later.
On August 6, 2019, Spriggs was [[waived/injured]] by the Packers.<ref>{{Cite web |date=August 6, 2019 |title=Packers claim RB Keith Ford off waivers |url=https://www.packers.com/news/packers-claim-rb-keith-ford-off-waivers |website=Packers.com |access-date=August 6, 2019 |archive-date=August 6, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190806212727/https://www.packers.com/news/packers-claim-rb-keith-ford-off-waivers |url-status=dead }}</ref> After clearing waivers, he was placed on injured reserve a day later.


===Chicago Bears===
===Chicago Bears===
On April 17, 2020, Spriggs signed a one-year contract with the [[Chicago Bears]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=April 17, 2020 |title=Roster Moves: Bears announce five transactions |url=https://www.chicagobears.com/news/roster-moves-bears-announce-five-transactions |website=chicagobears.com}}</ref> He was placed on the reserve/[[COVID-19]] list by the team on November 3, 2020,<ref>{{Cite news |last=Lieser, Jason |date=November 3, 2020 |title=Bears put OT Jason Spriggs, RG Germain Ifedi on reserve/COVID-19 list; RT Bobby Massie to IR |work=SunTimes.com |url=https://chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2020/11/3/21548260/bears-ot-jason-spriggs-tests-positive-for-coronavirus-g-germain-ifedi-close-contact-report |access-date=November 30, 2020}}</ref> and activated six days later.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Lieser, Jason |date=November 9, 2020 |title=Bears activate OT Jason Spriggs from reserve/COVID-19 list |work=SunTimes.com |url=https://chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2020/11/9/21557368/bears-activate-ot-jason-spriggs-from-reserve-covid-19-list |access-date=November 30, 2020}}</ref>
On April 17, 2020, Spriggs signed a one-year contract with the [[Chicago Bears]].<ref name="e930">{{cite web | last=Mayer | first=Larry | title=Roster Moves: Bears announce five transactions | website=Chicago Bears | date=2020-04-17 | url=https://www.chicagobears.com/news/roster-moves-bears-announce-five-transactions | access-date=2024-10-23}}</ref> He was placed on the reserve/[[COVID-19]] list by the team on November 3, 2020,<ref>{{Cite news |last=Lieser, Jason |date=November 3, 2020 |title=Bears put OT Jason Spriggs, RG Germain Ifedi on reserve/COVID-19 list; RT Bobby Massie to IR |work=SunTimes.com |url=https://chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2020/11/3/21548260/bears-ot-jason-spriggs-tests-positive-for-coronavirus-g-germain-ifedi-close-contact-report |access-date=November 30, 2020}}</ref> and activated six days later.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Lieser, Jason |date=November 9, 2020 |title=Bears activate OT Jason Spriggs from reserve/COVID-19 list |work=SunTimes.com |url=https://chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2020/11/9/21557368/bears-activate-ot-jason-spriggs-from-reserve-covid-19-list |access-date=November 30, 2020}}</ref>


===Atlanta Falcons===
===Atlanta Falcons===
On July 26, 2021, Spriggs signed with the [[Atlanta Falcons]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=July 26, 2019 |title=Falcons Sign Two in Free Agency |url=https://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/Falcons-sign-two-in-free-agency |website=Atlantafalcons.com}}</ref>
On July 26, 2021, Spriggs signed with the [[Atlanta Falcons]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Moran |first=Gaby |date=July 26, 2019 |title=Falcons Sign Two in Free Agency |url=https://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/Falcons-sign-two-in-free-agency |access-date=2023-11-13 |website=AtlantaFalcons.com}}</ref>

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===Indianapolis Colts===
On June 12, 2022, Spriggs signed with the [[Indianapolis Colts]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Colts Sign DE Bryan Cox Jr., T Jason Spriggs; Waive DE Cullen Wick|url=https://www.colts.com/news/bryan-cox-jason-spriggs-signed-cullen-wick-waived-transaction|website=Colts.com|date=June 10, 2022}}</ref> He was released on August 12, 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Simmons |first=Myles |date=2022-08-12 |title=Colts release Jason Spriggs |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/colts-release-jason-spriggs |access-date=2023-11-14 |website=NBC Sports |language=en-US}}</ref>


==References==
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==External links==
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*[http://www.packers.com/team/roster/jason-spriggs/e3b9090b-456a-40cb-82b1-9eab7c09a023/ Green Bay Packers bio]
*[http://iuhoosiers.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6213&path=football Indiana Hoosiers bio]
*[http://iuhoosiers.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6213&path=football Indiana Hoosiers bio]


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Jason Spriggs
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Spriggs with the Green Bay Packers in 2017
No. 78, 69
Position:Offensive tackle
Personal information
Born: (1994-05-17) May 17, 1994 (age 30)
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Height:6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Weight:301 lb (137 kg)
Career information
High school:Concord (Elkhart, Indiana)
College:Indiana
NFL draft:2016 / round: 2 / pick: 48
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Games played:59
Games started:10
Fumble recoveries:2
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Jason Michael Spriggs (born May 17, 1994) is an American former professional football player who was a offensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Indiana Hoosiers.

Early life

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Spriggs was born to Rick and Michelle Spriggs on May 17, 1994, in Elkhart, Indiana.[1][2] He attended Concord High School where he lettered in basketball, lacrosse, track and field, and also played offensive tackle, defensive end, and long snapper for head coach Tim Dawson.[1] During his early football career he was a three-year starter and recorded 58 tackles (19 for loss), seven sacks, three forced fumbles and recoveries, and three passes defensed.[1] He had a touchdown off of a fumble recovery. He was also a team captain, and was named the team's most valuable offensive lineman in 2011 and most valuable defensive lineman in 2010.[1] Spriggs was named to the Indiana Football Coaches Association All-State Top 50 team in 2011.[3]

Coming out of high school, Spriggs measured in at 6-foot-6-inches tall and weighed in at 249 pounds.[2] He was ranked as a three star prospect by ESPN.com.[2] He was ranked as the 22nd best prospect in the state, and the 135th best in the country.[2] He received attention from a number of schools, and received scholarship offers from Indiana, Ball State, Buffalo, Eastern Michigan, Miami of Ohio, Northern Illinois, Toledo, and Western Michigan.[2] He was described by an ESPN analyst as having some raw tools, and who could possibly project to tight end at the college level.[2] He was listed on Rivals.com as a three star prospect at tight end.[4]

College career

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Spriggs ultimately accepted a scholarship from Indiana University and started all 12 games in his first year on the offensive line.[1] He led the team with 80 knockdowns that year and allowed only two sacks in the 961 downs he played.[1] As a whole, the offensive line did not allow a sack in five games.[1] He was named an Honorable Mention to the All-Big Ten Conference team by the coaches and media, and was named to the ESPN.com Big Ten All-Freshman team.[1][5]

Going into his second year, Spriggs again started all 12 games at the left tackle position. He was named the Indiana Player of the week for his efforts in a game against Purdue.[1] Following the year, he was again named an All-Big Ten Honorable Mention by the coaches and media.[1]

Spriggs' junior year proved to be one of his best statistically.[1] He played in eleven games and started ten of them at left tackle. He allowed two sacks in 689 snaps and allowed Tevin Coleman to set a school record with 2,000 rushing yards in a season.[1] He was named a conference honorable mention by the media.[1]

In his final year as a Hoosier, Spriggs was named a team captain and allowed only two sacks in 475 pass attempts, starting at left tackle. He had a team-leading 79 knockdowns. His team became the first since 1995 to lead the league in total passing and scoring offense. His efforts had him named as a first-team All-American by the Football Writers Association of America.[6]

Professional career

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Pre-draft

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Spriggs was predicted to be a second round pick in the NFL Draft by Lance Zierlein. He commented that he had a good frame for the position, exhibited quick movement, showed good combination as a zone blocker, and was active with his hands. He was concerned about his strength, but overall he believed that he had a good chance to be a starting left tackle at the professional level.[7]

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press Wonderlic
6 ft 5+5⁄8 in
(1.97 m) 		301 lb
(137 kg) 		34+1⁄8 in
(0.87 m) 		10+1⁄8 in
(0.26 m)		 4.94 s 1.76 s 2.90 s 4.44 s 7.70 s 31+1⁄2 in
(0.80 m)		 9 ft 7 in
(2.92 m)		 31 reps 20[8]
All values from NFL Combine[7]

Green Bay Packers

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Spriggs was selected by the Green Bay Packers in the second round (48th overall) of the 2016 NFL draft.[7] On May 9, 2016, the Packers signed Spriggs to a four-year contract reported to be worth a total of $5.00 million, which includes a $1.83 million signing bonus.[9]

On September 21, 2017, Spriggs was placed on injured reserve with a hamstring injury.[10] He was activated off injured reserve to the active roster on November 18, 2017.[11] He started five games at right tackle before being placed back on injured reserve on December 26, 2017, with a knee injury.[12]

In 2018, Spriggs played in 13 games, starting two at right tackle in place of an injured Bryan Bulaga.

On August 6, 2019, Spriggs was waived/injured by the Packers.[13] After clearing waivers, he was placed on injured reserve a day later.

Chicago Bears

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On April 17, 2020, Spriggs signed a one-year contract with the Chicago Bears.[14] He was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list by the team on November 3, 2020,[15] and activated six days later.[16]

Atlanta Falcons

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On July 26, 2021, Spriggs signed with the Atlanta Falcons.[17]

Indianapolis Colts

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On June 12, 2022, Spriggs signed with the Indianapolis Colts.[18] He was released on August 12, 2022.[19]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m "Jason Spriggs". Web. University of Indiana. p. 1. Retrieved July 27, 2016.
  2. ^ a b c d e f "Jason Spriggs". Web. ESPN. Retrieved July 31, 2016.
  3. ^ "Indiana Football Coaches Association 2011 Top 50 All-State Football Team" (PDF). Web. Indiana Football Coaches Association. 2011. Retrieved July 31, 2016.
  4. ^ "Jason Spriggs". Rivals.com. Retrieved July 31, 2016.
  5. ^ "2012 All-Big Ten Conference Football Teams". Web. Big-Ten. November 27, 2012. Retrieved July 31, 2016.
  6. ^ "2015 Autonation FWAA All-America team unveiled" (Press release). Football Writers Association of America. December 14, 2015. Retrieved August 4, 2016.
  7. ^ a b c Zierlein, Lance. "Jason Spriggs". Web. National Football League. Retrieved August 5, 2016.
  8. ^ "Green Bay Packers' picks in the 2016 NFL draft". JSOnline.com. April 30, 2016. Archived from the original on April 21, 2018. Retrieved April 21, 2018.
  9. ^ "Packers sign 2nd-round pick Jason Spriggs to rookie contract". AcmePackingCompany.com. May 9, 2016. Retrieved May 10, 2016.
  10. ^ "Packers sign DT Ricky Jean Francois". Packers.com. September 21, 2017. Archived from the original on September 22, 2017. Retrieved September 22, 2017.
  11. ^ "Packers activate T Jason Spriggs from I.R." Packers.com. November 18, 2017. Archived from the original on May 26, 2018.
  12. ^ "Packers place T Jason Spriggs on IR, sign TE Emanuel Byrd". Packers.com. December 26, 2017.
  13. ^ "Packers claim RB Keith Ford off waivers". Packers.com. August 6, 2019. Archived from the original on August 6, 2019. Retrieved August 6, 2019.
  14. ^ Mayer, Larry (April 17, 2020). "Roster Moves: Bears announce five transactions". Chicago Bears. Retrieved October 23, 2024.
  15. ^ Lieser, Jason (November 3, 2020). "Bears put OT Jason Spriggs, RG Germain Ifedi on reserve/COVID-19 list; RT Bobby Massie to IR". SunTimes.com. Retrieved November 30, 2020.
  16. ^ Lieser, Jason (November 9, 2020). "Bears activate OT Jason Spriggs from reserve/COVID-19 list". SunTimes.com. Retrieved November 30, 2020.
  17. ^ Moran, Gaby (July 26, 2019). "Falcons Sign Two in Free Agency". AtlantaFalcons.com. Retrieved November 13, 2023.
  18. ^ "Colts Sign DE Bryan Cox Jr., T Jason Spriggs; Waive DE Cullen Wick". Colts.com. June 10, 2022.
  19. ^ Simmons, Myles (August 12, 2022). "Colts release Jason Spriggs". NBC Sports. Retrieved November 14, 2023.
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