Caleb Spann

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Position:
Defensive Back
Height:
6-0
Weight:
195
Class:
Redshirt Senior
Hometown:
New Orleans, La.
High School:
John Curtis Christian H.S.
Major:
Environmental Health & Safety
Twitter:
@c_s_1_1
Instagram:
calebspann5

CAREER

In five-year, 53-game, 32-start career, made 184 tackles (112 solo) with 16 pass breakups, 8.0 tackles for loss for 27 yards, two sacks, and two interceptions … started 31 consecutive games at safety … ranked tied for No. 9 among all-time school leaders in career games played with 53.

2025

As a redshirt senior defensive back, started 12 of 13 games at safety on the year … also served as CMU’s punt returner … earned preseason All-MAC honors from Athlon Magazine (Third Team) and Phil Steele Magazine (Fourth Team) … finished the year ranked No. 3 on the team in total tackles with 54 (27 solo), 0.5 tackles for loss for one yard, intercepted one pass, and broke up four passes … also led the Chippewas in punt returns with eight returns for 69 yards with a long return of 46 yards … had at least one tackle in all 13 games … made six solo tackles in the GameAbove Sports Bowl vs. Northwestern (12/26) … totaled two tackles in season finale vs. Toledo (11/29) … finished with four tackles (two solo) at Kent State (11/19) … made three tackles vs. Buffalo (11/12) … finished with five tackles (one solo) at Western Michigan (11/1) … made four tackles (three solo) at Bowling Green (10/18) … Intercepted pass, made six tackles (two solo) at Akron (10/4) … Made a season-high seven tackles (three solo) with 0.5 tackles for loss vs. Eastern Michigan (9/27) … Returned career-long 46 yard punt, made one tackle vs. Wagner (9/20) … finished with six tackles (four solo) at Michigan (9/13) … finished with five tackles (one solo) at Pittsburgh (9/6) … made four tackles in the season opener at San Jose State (8/29).

2024

As a redshirt junior defensive back, played and started in all 12 games … listed as the starter at strong safety on the depth chart … College Football Network All-MAC honorable mention selection … named a preseason Fourth Team All-MAC selection by Athlon Magazine … ranked No. 2 on the team in total tackles (61), No. 3 in solo tackles (40), and No. 3 in pass breakups (six), also contributed 4.0 tackles for loss for 19 yards, and 1.5 sacks for 12 yards … registered at least one tackle in all 12 games … made six tackles (five solo) with a pass breakup in season finale at Northern Illinois (11/30) … made six tackles (three solo) with 1.0 tackle for loss and a pass breakup at Toledo (11/12) … contributed five tackles vs. Bowling Green (11/5) … made four tackles at Miami (Ohio) (10/26) … totaled a career-high 12 tackles (eight solo) at Eastern Michigan (10/19) … made six tackles with a pass breakup vs. Ohio (10/12) … made six tackles (four solo) with 1.0 sack for seven yards and a pass breakup vs. San Diego State (9/28) … registered four tackles (three solo) with 0.5 sack for five yards, and a pass breakup vs. Ball State (9/21) … made a team-high seven tackles (four solo) with 0.5 sack at Illinois (9/14) … finished with three solo tackles and a pass breakup in season opener vs. Central Connecticut State (8/29).

2023

As a redshirt sophomore, played in all 12 games … started seven games at safety … listed as the starting safety on the depth chart … ranked No. 6 on the team in tackles with 46 total (29 solo), 1.5 tackles for loss for four yards, 0.5 sacks for two yards, and two pass breakups on the year … made at least one tackle in all 12 games … made six tackles (four solo) in season finale vs. Toledo (11/24) … finished with a career-high seven tackles (five solo) at Ohio (11/15) … made three tackles at Western Michigan (11/7) … finished with four tackles and 0.5 tackles for loss with a pass breakup vs. Northern Illinois (10/31) … made four tackles at Ball State (10/21) … registered six tackles (three solo) at Buffalo (10/7) … made two tackles vs. Eastern Michigan (9/30) … finished with four tackles (three solo) at South Alabama (9/23) … made three tackles at Notre Dame (9/16) … totaled two tackles vs. New Hampshire (9/9) … finished with four tackles (two solo) in season opener at Michigan State (9/1).

2022

As a redshirt freshman, played in all 12 games with one start at safety… listed as a backup safety on the depth chart … saw action in 371 total plays on the year on defense and on special teams … finished the year with 21 total tackles (16 solo), one interception for an 18-yard return, and four pass breakups … made four tackles (three solo) and pass breakup in the season finale at Eastern Michigan (11/25) … made one tackle for loss, two total vs. Western Michigan (11/16) … finished with five solo tackles and pass breakup vs. Buffalo (11/9) … totaled three tackles and a pass breakup at Akron (10/15) … intercepted pass and returned it 18 yards, made four tackles (three solo) with 1.0 tackle for loss for two yards, and a pass breakup vs. Bucknell (9/17).

2021

Redshirted his true freshman season … appeared in four games on defense and special teams … credited with two tackles vs. Robert Morris (9/11).

HIGH SCHOOL

A 2021 graduate of John Curtis Christian High School in New Orleans, La., where he played for head Coach J.T. Curtis … earned All-District honors as a senior … in 2020, totaled 25 carries for 200 yards and six touchdowns … made eight receptions for 100 yards … registered 54 tackles on defense … returned five kickoffs for 152 yards and three punts for 48 yards … rated a three-star recruit by 247sports and two-star by Rivals.

PERSONAL

Born Caleb Spann on April 30, 2002 … son of Corry Spann and Katina Spann … father played football at Southern … committed to Central Michigan on August 27, 2020 … majors in Environmental Health and Safety.