The latest news from Scout.com. The Scout.com Network covers college, NFL, MLB, high school, recruiting, and much more http://www.scout.com/ http://media.scout.com/media/rss/scout.gif http://www.scout.com/ en-us Copyright © 2013 Scout.com and Scout.com. All rights reserved. This website is an unofficial and independent source of news and information, and is not affiliated with any school, team or league. info@scout.com info@scout.com Wed, 19 Jun 2013 22:03:46 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss Scout.com > People > Akeem Spence Scout.com RSS Engine v1.0 (Server:SCOUTWEB4) 60 Illinois defensive tackle Akeem Spence got the call he was waiting for on Saturday in the fourth round, but it wasn't who he expected. Instead, it turned out better than he expected. http://illinois.scout.com/2/1287432.html 2047 Ryan Easterling http://illinois.scout.com/2/1287432.html Sat, 27 Apr 2013 17:22:00 GMT 1 169 Illinois illinois Illinois DT is headed back to his home state as the third pick in the fourth round by Tampa Bay. http://illinois.scout.com/2/1287419.html 2047 Ryan Easterling http://illinois.scout.com/2/1287419.html Sat, 27 Apr 2013 16:49:00 GMT 0 169 Illinois illinois "When I drive an offensive lineman back in the backfield, I like to think I'm (Ndamukong) Suh. He's aggressive, nasty, and I like that," smiled Spence. The Illinois defensive tackle really hasn't stopped smiling since arriving in Indianapolis. "Just enjoying the process," he said, crediting players before him and his career in the Big Ten in helping prepare him for it. We hear from him inside. http://profootball.scout.com/2/1270004.html 2047 Erin Hartigan http://profootball.scout.com/2/1270004.html Wed, 27 Feb 2013 03:43:00 GMT 1 127 NFL profootball Akeem Spence will forgo his senior year and enter the NFL draft. http://illinois.scout.com/2/1251294.html 2047 Fletcher Page http://illinois.scout.com/2/1251294.html Fri, 21 Dec 2012 20:44:00 GMT 1 169 Illinois illinois Akeem Spence isn't always the most vocal player on the defensive line, but he's made a point to be a leader for the defensive line this year. http://illinois.scout.com/2/1217743.html 2047 Taylor Rooks http://illinois.scout.com/2/1217743.html Mon, 03 Sep 2012 20:35:00 GMT 1 169 Illinois illinois Fighting Illini coach Tim Beckman proclaims his biggest recruits to date were the four juniors who chose to return for another year rather than test NFL waters. Among the four is defensive tackle Akeem Spence. The redshirt junior continues to develop, and he sees big things ahead for the Illini defense. http://illinois.scout.com/2/1204155.html 2047 Jack Lyman http://illinois.scout.com/2/1204155.html Sat, 21 Jul 2012 14:09:00 GMT 1 169 Illinois illinois The Fighting Illini defensive line has been playing much better than most expected preseason. Boundary defenders Whitney Mercilus and Michael Buchanan are getting much of the credit, but the stingy defense against the run is tackle Akeem Spence's domain. He is proving his outstanding freshman season is no fluke. http://illinois.scout.com/2/1115964.html 2047 Jack Lyman http://illinois.scout.com/2/1115964.html Tue, 11 Oct 2011 01:03:00 GMT 1 169 Illinois illinois A big concern going into spring football practice was finding a replacement for Corey Liuget. That person appears to be Akeem Spence, who played alongside Liuget last season. A sophomore in eligibility, Spence has experience and has added important leadership along the defensive front. http://illinois.scout.com/2/1070343.html 2047 Jack Lyman http://illinois.scout.com/2/1070343.html Sat, 07 May 2011 01:34:00 GMT 1 169 Illinois illinois A number of Fighting Illini football players have played the first games of their careers this season including six true freshmen. Among several redshirt freshmen, Akeem Spence is a starter at defensive tackle alongside Corey Liuget. Spence already holds the UI Power Clean record and is using that strength to advantage on the field this fall. http://illinois.scout.com/2/1009460.html 2047 Jack Lyman http://illinois.scout.com/2/1009460.html Wed, 06 Oct 2010 22:00:00 GMT 1 169 Illinois illinois Most high school football stars hope to play college ball their first years. Few are ready, so redshirting becomes a necessity. In the case of Illini freshman defensive tackle Akeem Spence, a redshirt year was beneficial. And now with a new defensive philosophy, he is ready to compete for playing time. http://illinois.scout.com/2/960203.html 2047 Jack Lyman http://illinois.scout.com/2/960203.html Wed, 07 Apr 2010 00:54:00 GMT 1 169 Illinois illinois Akeem Spence is a talented defensive tackle prospect from Fort Walton Beach, Fla. and Scout.com caught up with him after he returned home from his second visit earlier today. http://recruiting.scout.com/2/831534.html 2047 Mike Bakas http://recruiting.scout.com/2/831534.html Mon, 19 Jan 2009 05:19:00 GMT 1 73 Football Recruiting recruiting Fort Walton Beach (FL) defensive tackle Akeem Spence talks recruiting with Cyclone Sports Report after meeting this week with new Iowa State defensive line coach Terry Price. http://iowastate.scout.com/2/829024.html 2047 Greg Ohlson http://iowastate.scout.com/2/829024.html Sat, 10 Jan 2009 22:41:00 GMT 1 171 Iowa State iowastate Akeem Spence is a three-star defensive tackle prospect from Fort Walton Beach, Fla. and Scout.com caught up with him to talk about the latest on the recruiting front. http://recruiting.scout.com/2/821840.html 2047 Mike Bakas http://recruiting.scout.com/2/821840.html Tue, 16 Dec 2008 08:44:00 GMT 1 73 Football Recruiting recruiting Akeem Spence is a three-star defensive tackle prospect from Fort Walton Beach High and Scout.com caught up with him to talk about the latest on the recruiting front. http://recruiting.scout.com/2/813964.html 2047 Mike Bakas http://recruiting.scout.com/2/813964.html Thu, 20 Nov 2008 23:12:00 GMT 1 73 Football Recruiting recruiting Recruiting season is starting to heat-up and the Bulls are battling in state rival UCF for the services of this 6-foot-2, 290 pound DT from the panhandle area. Read on to find out all the details, only on USFNation.com! http://southflorida.scout.com/2/805549.html 2047 Josh Newberg http://southflorida.scout.com/2/805549.html Tue, 28 Oct 2008 00:25:00 GMT 1 359 USF southflorida Akeem Spence is a three-star prospect from Fort Walton Beach High (Fla.) and Scout.com caught up with him to discuss the latest on the recruiting front. http://recruiting.scout.com/2/803976.html 2047 Mike Bakas http://recruiting.scout.com/2/803976.html Thu, 23 Oct 2008 03:07:00 GMT 1 73 Football Recruiting recruiting After visiting Iowa State this weekend, Akeem Spence feels that Iowa State is definitely a school that will be in his top five when he makes his final decision. http://iowastate.scout.com/2/803204.html 2047 Greg Ohlson http://iowastate.scout.com/2/803204.html Tue, 21 Oct 2008 02:15:00 GMT 1 171 Iowa State iowastate Will Akeem Spence be the first defensive tackle to join the Iowa State 2009 recruiting class? http://iowastate.scout.com/2/800302.html 2047 Greg Ohlson http://iowastate.scout.com/2/800302.html Mon, 13 Oct 2008 00:08:00 GMT 0 171 Iowa State iowastate Akeem Spence is one of the top defensive tackle prospects in the Panhandle this year and the Fort Walton Beach standout talked about the latest on the recruiting front. http://recruiting.scout.com/2/786053.html 2047 Mike Bakas http://recruiting.scout.com/2/786053.html Tue, 02 Sep 2008 22:09:00 GMT 1 73 Football Recruiting recruiting Pack Pride has the latest on Fort Walton Beach (FL) defensive tackle Akeem Spence and his interest in NC State. http://northcarolinastate.scout.com/2/777583.html 2047 Steve Williams http://northcarolinastate.scout.com/2/777583.html Fri, 15 Aug 2008 11:45:00 GMT 1 178 NC State northcarolinastate