Brevyn Spann-Ford

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Brevyn Spann-Ford
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Spann-Ford in 2024
No. 47 – Dallas Cowboys
Position: Tight end
Personal information
Born: (1999-12-27) December 27, 1999 (age 24)
St. Cloud, Minnesota, U.S.
Height:6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Weight:268 lb (122 kg)
Career information
High school: Technical Senior
(St. Cloud, Minnesota)
College: Minnesota (2018–2023)
Undrafted: 2024
Career history
Roster status:Active

Brevyn Spann-Ford (born December 27, 1999) is an American football tight end for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Minnesota Golden Gophers and was signed by the Cowboys as an undrafted free agent after the 2024 NFL draft.

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Early life

Spann-Ford grew up in St. Cloud, Minnesota and attended Technical Senior High School. He played football as well as basketball and averaged 13.7 points per game, 8.2 rebounds per game, and 3.8 assists per game. [1] Spann-Ford committed to play college football at the University of Minnesota over other schools such as Missouri, Iowa State, West Virginia, and North Dakota State. [2] [3]

US college sports recruiting information for 2018 recruits
NameHometownHigh school / collegeHeightWeightCommit date
Brevyn Spann-Ford
TE		 St. Cloud Technical Senior High School6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)270 lb (120 kg)Jun 2, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A    Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg    ESPN grade: 75

College career

In Spann-Ford's first season in 2018, he redshirted and only played in four games not recording any statistics. [4] In 2019 in a game against Illinois, Spann-Ford recorded his first catch, a 12-yard touchdown reception, as he helped the Golden Gophers beat Illinois 24–17. [5] Spann-Ford finished the 2019 season with four receptions for 25 yards and a touchdown. [6] In the 2020 season, Spann-Ford caught a four-yard touchdown pass to help Minnesota beat Nebraska 24–17. [7] [8] Spann-Ford finished the 2020 season playing in only one game, catching one pass for four yards and a touchdown. [9] Spann-Ford began the 2021 season strong, hauling in three receptions for 44 yards, but the Golden Gophers lost to #4 Ohio State 45–31. [10] In week seven, Spann-Ford brought in three passes for 23 yards and a touchdown to help Minnesota survive Nebraska 30–23. [11] He caught four receptions for 49 yards in week 10 as Minnesota lost 14–6 to Illinois. [12] In week twelve, Spann-Ford made three receptions for 67 yards, as he helped the Golden Gophers dominate Indiana 35–14. [13] Spann-Ford closed the season strong, as in week thirteen he brought in three receptions for 62 yards, helping Minnesota beat rival #18 Wisconsin 23–13. [14] Spann-Ford would finish his 2021 season with 23 receptions for 296 yards and a touchdown, in ten games. [15] Spann-Ford started the 2022 season off to a strong start, as in week two, he caught three passes for 64 yards and a touchdown, as he helped Minnesota beat Western Illinois. [16] Later in week five, Spann-Ford brought in three receptions for 53 yards, but the Golden Gophers fell to Purdue 20–10. [17] In week eight, Spann-Ford hauled in five receptions for 68 yards and the first career touchdown pass from quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis, but Minnesota was dismantled by Penn State 45–17. [18] [19] In the team's season finale, Spann-Ford had one of the best performances of his career, catching seven passes for 95 yards, helping Minnesota beat rival Wisconsin 23–16. [20] Spann-Ford finished the season with 47 receptions for 497 yards and two touchdowns. [21] For his performance on the season, Spann-Ford was named an honorable all Big-Ten mention. [22] [23] After the conclusion of the 2022 season, Spann-Ford announced that he would return to Minnesota for the 2023 season. [24] [25] Spann-Ford was named to the first team all Big-Ten preseason team. [26] [27] Spann-Ford was also named a preseason second-team All-American by the Walter Camp Football Foundation. [28]

College statistics

SeasonGamesReceiving
GPGSRecYardsAvgTD
Minnesota Golden Gophers
2018 40000.00
2019 1204256.31
2020 60144.01
2021 1332329612.91
2022 13134249711.82
2023 1111252399.62
Career49177586711.65

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 6+1⁄2 in
(1.99 m)		260 lb
(118 kg)		33+3⁄8 in
(0.85 m)		10+1⁄4 in
(0.26 m)		4.77 s1.67 s2.77 s4.51 s7.38 s31.5 in
(0.80 m)		9 ft 8 in
(2.95 m)		18 reps
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day [29] [30]

Spann-Ford signed as an undrafted free agent with the Dallas Cowboys following the 2024 NFL draft. [31]

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