Chris Spencer

Chris Spencer (born August 31, 1970) is an American former professional football wide receiver/linebacker with played in the Arena Football League (AFL) with the Iowa Barnstormers and New Jersey Red Dogs. He played college football for the Iowa State Cyclones.

Early life Chris Spencer was born on August 31, 1970. He was a three-year letterman from 1990 to 1992. He was placed on injured reserve on August 24, 1993, for the remainder of the 1993 season.

On December 14, 1994, Spencer signed with the upstart Iowa Barnstormers of the Arena Football League (AFL). In March 1995, Spencer was signed by the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League. He was later released on June 8, 1995. Spencer then returned to the Barnstormers. He was a wide receiver/linebacker during his AFL career as the league played under ironman rules. Spencer said "A lot of people are telling me I'm crazy, but if you don't get any money up front, they have nothing to lose when they let you go. They'll think about it more if you have a signing bonus." Spencer played in six games for the Red Dogs during the 1998 season. Spencer played for the Barnstormers through the 2000 season.

Spencer finished his AFL career with totals of 56 games played, 145 receptions, 1,771 receiving yards, 29 receiving touchdowns, six carries, six rushing yards, one rushing touchdown, 14 kick returns, 114 kick return yards, 66 solo tackles, 35 assisted tackles, five interceptions, eight pass breakups, five forced fumbles, five fumble recoveries, and two blocked kicks.