Education
Spann attended North Central High School in Indianapolis, where he was a first team all-state selection his senior season.
Spann attended North Central High School in Indianapolis, where he was a first team all-state selection his senior season.
He was signed by the Indianapolis Colts as an undrafted free agent in 2011. He played college football at Northern Illinois University. He holds the school single-season and career rushing yardage and touchdown records.
As a college player, Spann established a new single-season touchdown record for Northern Illinois.
College highlights
2010 MAC Offensive Player of the Year
2x 1st Team All MAC
Back to Back 1000 yd seasons
Led nation in rushing TDs (2010)
Second on NIU"s all-time list for career rushing touchdowns
Walter Camp Foundation National Player of the Week (9/25)
Indianapolis Colts
On July 29, 2011, He signed with the Indianapolis Colts as an undrafted free agent. On September 4, 2011, He was placed on injured reserve due to a hamstring injury.
On September 6, 2011, He received an injury settlement. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
On October 18, 2011, He signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to join the practice squad.
On November 7, 2011, He was released from the practice squad.
Pittsburgh Steelers
On January 4, 2012, He signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers. On May 2, 2012, He was released. New York Jets
Spann was signed by the New York Jets on July 27, 2013.
He was released on August 26, 2013.
Houston Texans
On December 10, 2013, Chad Spann signed with the Houston Texans. He was released on May 15, 2014.