Sean Weatherspoon
Sean Weatherspoon was born in Greenville, South Carolina, United States on December 29th, 1987 and is the Football Player. At the age of 36, Sean Weatherspoon biography, profession, age, height, weight, eye color, hair color, build, measurements, education, career, dating/affair, family, news updates, and networth are available.
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One of only four true freshmen to play for the Tigers in 2006, Weatherspoon saw action in all 13 games, primarily on various special teams units, and was named Mizzou's special teams player of the year, as he led the team with 9 tackles on kickoff coverage. Weatherspoon was listed as the backup on the depth chart at middle linebacker to senior co-captain Dedrick Harrington, and had 17 tackles in all for the season.
As a sophomore, Weatherspoon became a starter at weakside linebacker and blossomed into a leader on the field, under the tutoring of Coach Dave Steckel. He led the team with 130 tackles, and also broke up 8 passes on the year (2nd-most on the team). Weatherspoon received All-Big 12 First-team honors by the Associated Press, San Antonio Express-News, and Rivals.com in 2007.
In 2008, Weatherspoon finished the season with 155 tackles, which were the 2nd-most in Missouri single-season history, trailing only to Travis McDonald (164 in 1994). He also had 18.5 tackles for loss, 3 interceptions (2 of which he returned for touchdowns), and also broke up 7 passes. In the 2008 Alamo Bowl, Weatherspoon was named the game's defensive MVP after registering 17 tackles. He announced after the game that he had filed for the 2009 NFL Draft, but just to see where he would rank, and that he would return for his senior season.
Professional career
Weatherspoon was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons 19th overall in the 2010 NFL Draft.
In his rookie season, Weatherspoon recorded 42 tackles and one sack. He played in only 11 games while starting 5.
Weatherspoon then became the Falcon's starting outside linebacker. Without missing a start, he finished the season with 115 tackles, four sacks, and one fumble recovery.
Weatherspoon was named the Falcons' defensive captain at the beginning of the season. He ended his 2012 campaign with 95 tackles, three sacks and his first career interception. He played in and started 13 games.
In 2013, Weatherspoon missed 10 regular season games due to injury. He finished the season with 38 tackles, one interception and his first career touchdown.
On June 10, 2014, the Falcons announced that Weatherspoon would miss the entire 2014 season with a ruptured Achilles tendon.
On March 11, 2015, Weatherspoon signed a one-year deal with the Arizona Cardinals.
On March 10, 2016, Weatherspoon agreed to a one-year contract to return to the Atlanta Falcons. On October 4, 2016, he was placed on injured reserve after suffering a torn Achilles in a Week 4 win over the Carolina Panthers, ending his season.
On October 24, 2017, Weatherspoon re-signed with the Atlanta Falcons.