Seymour93 said:
That's good to hear since many wanted Spann released after only a week on the roster.
Diamond in the rough?? Has size and speed...here is his BIO.
http://www.patriots.com/team/index.cfm?ac=playerbio&bio=31805
31 Antwain Spann CB
Height: 6-0 Weight: 190
Year: 1 Yrs/Pat: 1
Acquired: FA-05
School: Louisiana-Lafayette
Born: Feb 22, 1983
Personal
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Antwain Spann was born on February 22, 1983 in Oceanside, Calif.
Career Transactions
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Antwain Spann was signed by the Patriots as a free agent on January 19, 2006 ... Originally signed by the New York Giants as a rookie free agent (5/17/05) ... Released by the Giants (8/30/05).
2006 NFL Europe
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Rhein Fire (6/3): Played in six games, starting the final three contests for the Fire ... Totaled 17 tackles (14 solo), three interceptions for 42 yards and a touchdown, eight passes defensed and three special teams tackles.
College
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Played his final two seasons at Louisiana-Lafayette after transferring from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College ... In 2004, he started all 11 games at cornerback and had 68 tackles (36 solo), a team-high four interceptions, including one he returned 31 yards for a touchdown, 1.5 tackles for losses and nine pass breakups ... Also returned four kickoffs for 109 yards, a 27.2-yard average ... Played in 11 games with four starts in 2003, when he had 30 tackles and two interceptions ... Recorded 45 tackles, one interceptions and 10 pass break-ups in 2002 ... Named to the Mississippi Junior College All-State and All-Region teams and the Mississippi JC All-Star Game MVP.