Simply put, this guy could be the best defensive player in the SEC in 2009. The 6-3, 258 lb. linebacker cemented Florida's defense in 2008 and played a key role in the Gators winning their 2nd BCS Championship in three years.
Spikes has appeared in 35 games during his three year tenure at Florida with 27 starts and is the leader of the Gator defense. Has accumulated 239 total tackles (142 solo) in his first three years in Gainseville and was a team captain in 2008. Spikes has also recovered three fumbles, has four interceptions returned for 93 yards and two touchdowns.
Spikes' best season came in 2007 when he had 131 total tackles, 16 for a loss, and 1.5 quarterback sacks. Was a four-year starter at linebacker and defensive end at Crest Senior High School in Shelby, N.C. and was listed as the top college prospect in N.C. by Rivals.com in 2006.
In 2007, Spikes started all 13 games at linebacker and led the team in tackles 10 times. Was a First-Team All-SEC selection by the league's coaches and the AP and was selected as Second-Team All-SEC by Rivals.com.
In 2008, Spikes was a finalist for the Bronko Nagurski Trophy and was a semifinalist for the Lombardi Award and Chuck Bednarik Award. He was also one of only five players with two interception returns for touchdowns.
Look for Spikes to solidify the middle of the Gators' defense at middle linebacker with his sheer power and experience and make the Gators one of the most powerful teams in the country.
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