Takeo Spikes

American football linebacker and sportscaster

Takeo Spikes - American football linebacker and sportscaster
Born

December 17th, 1976
48 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played professional football as a linebacker for teams including the Cincinnati Bengals, Buffalo Bills, and San Francisco 49ers. Transitioned into broadcasting after retiring from the NFL. Contributed to sports analysis and commentary, sharing insights into the game and athlete experiences.

Selected as a two-time Pro Bowl linebacker

Played in 15 NFL seasons from 1998 to 2013

Accumulated over 1,000 career tackles

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