Brevyn Spann-Ford

UPDATES

Week 6: Spann-Ford was targeted 2 times and caught 1 pass for no yards in a loss to MIchigan 52-10

Week 5: Spann-Ford had limited snaps he had 1 catch 3 yards in a 35-24 win over UL.

Week 4: The TE had his third straight game with two catches and single digits in yardage (seven) in Minnesota's close loss to Northwester, 37-34. He also had another drop, giving him five on the season in a fairly limited number of targets (20). He was also whistled for two penalties. Spann-Ford did have his run-blocking day of the season against the Tar Heels. — JH

Week 3: Spann-Ford again didn't play much of a role in Minnesota's passing game in the Gophers' 31-13 loss to North Carolina. Just two catches for six yards and two dropped passes. Spann-Ford didn't stand out in his run blocking either, and in the 10 times he was called on to pass protect, he allowed one QB pressure.

Week 2: In Minnesota's 25-6 win over Eastern Michigan, Spann-Ford had two catches on three targets for just five yards, so he wasn't much of a factor in the Gophers' passing game. The TE also had a drop on his other target. Spann-Ford was so-so blocking on the 41 running plays he was in on. — JH

Week 1: Spann-Ford showed up big in Minnesota's dramatic 13-10 win over Nebraska. Spann-Ford recorded five receptions for 45 total yards, three of which resulted in critical first downs for his Gophers. He also had one drop. — JH

Week 0: DNP

HISTORY — from college profile

2022 (sr): All-Big Ten Honorable Mention (2022, coaches and media) •  started all 13 games • led team in receptions (42) and was second in receiving yards (497) and receiving touchdowns (2). Game-by-Game: Caught two passes for 29 yards against New Mexico State • grabbed three passes for 64 yards – including a 45-yard touchdown – against Western Illinois • had three catches for 34 yards against Colorado • made three receptions for 40 yards at Michigan State • made three receptions against Purdue for 53 yards • caught four passes for 32 yards at Illinois • made five catches for 68 yards and one touchdown at Penn State • caught four passes for 29 yards against Rutgers • lone reception at Nebraska went for nine yards • caught three passes for 16 yards against Northwestern • hauled in two passes for 12 yards against Iowa • set a career high for receptions (7) and receiving yards (95) at Wisconsin • caught two passes for 16 yards against Syracuse.

2021 (jr): Started three of 13 games • caught 23 passes for 296 yards and one touchdown. Game-by-Game: Caught three passes for 44 yards against Ohio State • lone reception against Miami went for nine yards • competed at Colorado • had two catches for 23 yards against Bowling Green • caught one pass for 13 yards at Purdue • recorded three catches for 23 yards and one touchdown against Nebraska • played against Maryland • caught one pass at Northwestern • gained 58 yards on five receptions against Illinois • gained six yards on two receptions at Iowa • totaled 67 yards on three receptions at Indiana • made three catches for 62 yards against Wisconsin • competed against West Virginia in the Guaranteed Rate Bowl. 

2020 (soph): Competed in six games • lone catch of the season was a four-yard touchdown reception. Game-by-Game. Competed against Michigan, at Maryland, at Illinois and against Iowa • made one catch - a four-yard touchdown - at Nebraska • saw action at Wisconsin.

2019 (fr): Played in 12 games and made four catches for 25 yards and one touchdown. Game-by-Game: Competed against South Dakota State, at Fresno State, against Georgia Southern and at Purdue • first career catch was a 12-yard touchdown from Tanner Morgan against Illinois • saw action against Nebraska • made one catch for 13 yards at Rutgers • blocked for an offense that scored 52 points, totaled 498 yards and did not allow a sack against Maryland • made one catch against Penn State • saw action on offense and on special teams at Northwestern and competed against Wisconsin • caught one pass in an Outback Bowl win against Auburn.

2018 (redshirt fr): Competed in four games • made his Minnesota and collegiate debut against New Mexico State • started at Illinois • played against Purdue and in win at Wisconsin. 

High school: Attended St. Cloud Technical Senior High School in St. Cloud, Minn. • wore No. 3 for the Tigers • played tight end, wide receiver and defensive end • holds school career receiving records in receptions (176), yards (2,657) and touchdowns (38) • as a senior, hauled in 46 receptions for 770 yards and 16 touchdowns and made 79 tackles and 10 tackles for loss • finalist for the 2017 Mr. Football Award in Minnesota • picked up all-area honors and was named a finalist for Player of the Year from the St. Cloud Times • participated in the Minnesota Showcase All-Star game • coached by Gregg Martig • consensus three-star recruit • No. 1 recruit in Minnesota and the No. 19 tight end in his class by 247Sports.

PERSONAL

Son of LaTroy Spann and Jacky Ford • stepson of Tim Schultze • father, LaTroy, played basketball at St. Cloud State •  Academic All-Big Ten (2022, 2021, 2020, 2019)

2022

receiving
REC	YPR	TD	LONG	YDS
42.0	11.8	2.0	45.0	497.0

defensive
TFL	QB HUR	TOT	TD	PD	SACKS	SOLO
0.0	0.0	2.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	1.0

2021

receiving
REC	YPR	TD	LONG	YDS
23.0	12.9	1.0	48.0	296.0

2020

receiving
REC	YPR	TD	LONG	YDS
1.0	4.0	1.0	4.0	4.0

2019

receiving
REC	YPR	TD	LONG	YDS
4.0	6.3	1.0	13.0	25.0