Washington Redskins The
Washington Redskins selected Spaight in the fifth round with the 141st overall pick in the
2015 NFL draft. Despite playing
outside linebacker in college, he switched to the
inside linebacker position in the Redskins' defensive scheme. He signed a four-year contract on May 11, 2015. On September 22, the team placed him on
injured reserve due to lingering symptoms after sustaining a concussion in the Week 1 game against the
Miami Dolphins. Spaight recorded his first career
interception against
quarterback Brett Hundley in the Week 11 victory over the
Green Bay Packers in
2016. On September 1, 2018, Spaight was released by the Redskins.
Miami Dolphins Spaight signed with the Dolphins on September 25, 2018. He was released on November 9, 2018.
Jacksonville Jaguars On November 13, 2018, Spaight was signed by the
Jacksonville Jaguars. He was released on December 28, 2018.
Kansas City Chiefs On January 4, 2019, Spaight signed a reserve/future contract with the
Kansas City Chiefs. Spaight announced his retirement from the NFL on May 20, 2019.
Massachusetts Pirates Spaight signed with the
Massachusetts Pirates of the
Indoor Football League (IFL) for the 2021 season. Spaight was named to the 2021 All-IFL second-team during the season where he recorded 71 tackles, 3.5 sacks and 5 pass breakups. On March 10, 2022, Spaight was released by the Pirates.
Vegas Vipers Spaight signed with the
Vegas Vipers of the
XFL on February 13, 2023. The Vipers folded when the XFL and
United States Football League merged to create the
United Football League (UFL). ==References==