Auburn’s All-Time Top 10 NFL Players
By Chris Roush
9. Takeo Spikes, linebacker, Buffalo Bills, Cincinnati Bengals, San Francisco 49ers and San Diego Chargers
Drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the first round in 1998, Spikes played 15 years in the league. His best seasons were in 2003 and 2004 when he was named to the Pro Bowl and was an All Pro in 2004. In that season, Spikes had five picks for 122 yards and two touchdowns. He finished his career with 1013 tackles and 29 sacks.
Spikes entered the draft after his junior year, when he was named an All-American by The Sporting News and led the Tigers with 136 tackles. His high was 18 tackles against Florida. Spikes also had two interceptions that year, including one for a touchdown.