Shawntae Spencer
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Shawntae Spencer is a cornerback
in the NFL. He went to University of Pittsburgh
. He was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers
in the 2nd round (58th overall) in 2004 NFL Draft
. In 2005, he had 83 tackles and 4 interception
s.
Shawntae Spencer, who was finally healthy in 2010 started opposite Nate Clements
. Spencer enjoyed his best year in 2009, as he was identified as one of the game's most productive cornerbacks thanks to his dependable coverage and open-field tackling skills.
Spencer has started every year of his NFL Career. Spencer is one of the only recent NFL PLAYERS to be drafted in the draft despite not being invited to an all star game or the Scouting Combine after his senior year of college.
Cornerback
A cornerback is a member of the defensive backfield or secondary in American and Canadian football. Cornerbacks cover receivers, to defend against pass offenses and make tackles. Other members of the defensive backfield include the safeties and occasionally linebackers. The cornerback position...
in the NFL. He went to University of Pittsburgh
University of Pittsburgh
The University of Pittsburgh, commonly referred to as Pitt, is a state-related research university located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. Founded as Pittsburgh Academy in 1787 on what was then the American frontier, Pitt is one of the oldest continuously chartered institutions of...
. He was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers
San Francisco 49ers
The San Francisco 49ers are a professional American football team based in San Francisco, California, playing in the West Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The team was founded in 1946 as a charter member of the All-America Football Conference and...
in the 2nd round (58th overall) in 2004 NFL Draft
2004 NFL Draft
The 2004 NFL Draft was the procedure by which National Football League teams selected amateur college football players. It is officially known as the NFL Annual Player Selection Meeting. The draft was held April 24-25, 2004 at the theater at Madison Square Garden...
. In 2005, he had 83 tackles and 4 interception
Interception (football)
An interception, intercept or pick is a move in many forms of football, including Canadian and American football, as well as rugby league, rugby union, Australian rules football and Gaelic football, which involves a pass, either by foot or hand, being caught by an opposition player, who usually...
s.
Shawntae Spencer, who was finally healthy in 2010 started opposite Nate Clements
Nate Clements
Nathan D. Clements is an American football cornerback for the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Buffalo Bills 21st overall in the 2001 NFL Draft...
. Spencer enjoyed his best year in 2009, as he was identified as one of the game's most productive cornerbacks thanks to his dependable coverage and open-field tackling skills.
Football Awards
2009 San Francisco 49er selection for the Ed Block Courage AwardEd Block Courage Award
The Ed Block Courage Award is an annual award presented to selected players in the National Football League , who are voted by their teammates as role models of inspiration, sportsmanship, and courage. Named in memory of Ed Block, a well-liked humanitarian and trainer for the Baltimore Colts, the...
Spencer has started every year of his NFL Career. Spencer is one of the only recent NFL PLAYERS to be drafted in the draft despite not being invited to an all star game or the Scouting Combine after his senior year of college.