Background
Spek was born in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, and played football at El Modena High School in Orange, California.
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Jeff Spek
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San Diego State University.
Career
He played college football at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. He went on to attend the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. In 1981 as a junior, he registered 54 receptions for 895 yards.
After the season, a coaching change made him take the decision to transfer to San Diego State University, along with Jim Sandusky.
He was a backup player in his senior season. New Jersey Generals (USFL)
Spek was selected by the New Jersey Generals of the United States Football League in the 15th round (303rd overall) of the 1984 USFL Collegiate draft.
He became a starter at tight end as a rookie and registered 40 receptions (tied for the team lead), 563 receiving yards (led the team) and 5 receiving touchdowns (led the team). His stats dropped the next year with rookie Doug Flutie as the new starter at quarterback (Brian Sipe was the previous starter).
Dallas Cowboys
After his success with the Generals, he was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the third round (81st overall) of the 1984 NFL Supplemental Draft of USFL and Canadian Football League Players.
He signed a contract on August 12, 1986, to start playing in the NFL after the USFL folded. He was waived on August 26, before the start of the season. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
On October 25, 1986, Spek was signed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as a free agent.
He played in only two games and never caught a pass for the team, after his professional career ended with a blown knee, while playing special teams against the Buffalo Bills.
He was later placed on the injured reserve list.
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