Robert Spillane

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Robert Spillane
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Spillane with the Tennessee Titans in 2018
No. 41 – Las Vegas Raiders
Position: Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1995-12-14) December 14, 1995 (age 29)
Oak Park, Illinois, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:229 lb (104 kg)
Career information
High school: Fenwick
(Oak Park, Illinois)
College: Western Michigan (2014–2017)
Undrafted: 2018
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of Week 5, 2024
Total tackles:393
Sacks:7.5
Forced fumbles:1
Fumble recoveries:2
Pass deflections:14
Interceptions:5
Defensive touchdowns:1
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John Robert Spillane (born December 14, 1995) is an American professional football linebacker for the Las Vegas Raiders of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Western Michigan.

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Early life

Spillane was born and grew up in Oak Park, Illinois and attended Fenwick High School. He played both running back and linebacker for the football team at Fenwick. He was rated a three-star recruit by several recruiting services and was originally recruited to play running back in college when he committed to play at Western Michigan. [1]

College career

Spillane played four seasons for the Western Michigan Broncos, appearing in 47 games (40 games). During his college career, Spillane accumulated 312 tackles (32.5 for loss), 10 sacks, four interceptions, five pass breakups, three forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries. He was named second-team All-Mid American Conference (MAC) selection in his junior season after recording 111 tackles, including 10.5 for loss, three sack, three interceptions and two forced fumbles. [2] As a senior, Spillane was again named second-team All-MAC after compiling 88 tackles, 11 of which were for loss, 1.5 sacks and an interception, which he returned 35 yards for a touchdown. [3]

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 1+1⁄4 in
(1.86 m)		229 lb
(104 kg)		32+1⁄2 in
(0.83 m)		9+1⁄4 in
(0.23 m)		4.77 s1.73 s2.79 s4.40 s7.13 s32+1⁄2 in
(0.83 m)		9 ft 2 in
(2.79 m)		10 reps
All values from Western Michigan's Pro Day [4]

Tennessee Titans

Spillane signed with the Tennessee Titans as an undrafted free agent on May 14, 2018. [5] He was cut from the 53-man roster at the end of training camp and subsequently re-signed to the Titans practice squad on September 2. [6] Spillane was promoted to the Titans active roster on October 9, 2018. [7] He made his NFL debut on October 14 in a 21–0 loss to the Baltimore Ravens. [8] Spillane was waived by the Titans on October 29, 2018. [9]

Pittsburgh Steelers

On February 8, 2019, Spillane was signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers. [10] He was waived on August 31, 2019, and was signed to the practice squad the next day. [11] [12] He was released on September 24, 2019, but re-signed on October 8. [13] He was promoted to the active roster on November 5. [14] Spillane finished the season with 11 tackles in eight games played. [15]

On October 18, 2020, against the Cleveland Browns, Steelers starting inside linebacker Devin Bush Jr. tore his ACL. Spillane replaced Bush and finished the game with 5 tackles. On October 20, Steelers Coach Mike Tomlin announced that Spillane would be the starter for the remainder of the season. [16] In Week 8 of the 2020 season, Spillane intercepted a pass from Baltimore Ravens' quarterback Lamar Jackson and returned it for a 33 yard touchdown during the 28–24 win. This was Spillane's first turnover and touchdown of his career and he also finished the game with a team-high 11 tackles and a fumble recovery. [17] In Week 10 against the Cincinnati Bengals, Spillane recorded his first career sack on rookie quarterback Joe Burrow during the 36–10 win. [18] [19] He was placed on injured reserve on December 12, 2020. [20] He was activated from injured reserve on January 9, 2021. [21] In the 2020 season, Spillane finished with two sacks, 45 total tackles, one interception, and four passes defended. [22]

Spillane re-signed with the Steelers on a one-year contract on March 24, 2021. [23] In the 2021 season, Spillane finished with 56 total tackles in 14 games and four starts. [24] In the 2022 season, Spillane finished with one sack, 79 total tackles, and four passes defended in 16 games and five starts. [25]

On March 11, 2022, the Steelers placed a restricted free agent tender on Spillane. [26]

Las Vegas Raiders

On March 16, 2023, Spillane signed a two-year contract with the Las Vegas Raiders. [27] In Week 10, he recorded seven tackles, a sack, and an interception in a 16-12 win over the Jets, earning AFC Defensive Player of the Week. [28]

Personal life

Spillane is the grandson of 1953 Heisman Trophy winner, College Football Hall of Famer and NFL halfback Johnny Lattner. [29]

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