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| TE/LB SPENCER HAVNER #41 |
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| 6' 3" • 248 lbs. • UCLA |
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Exp: 1st NFL Season, 1st Packers Season
Age: 26
Acquired: Free Agent 2008
Current Status: Active Roster
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- Last name is pronounced HAY-vner
- Spent three separate stints on Packers’ practice squad before being signed to active roster last December
- Former team captain and four-year starter at UCLA, finished his college career ranked third in school history in tackles
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- Reserve linebacker and special teams performer who persevered through multiple stints on the team’s practice squad over the past three years to land a spot on the active roster for final four games of 2008
- Registered three special teams tackles and downed two punts inside the opponent’s 10-yard line during his brief regular-season action
- Began cross-training at tight end during OTAs, and is expected to work at tight end and linebacker during training camp
- Former captain and four-year starter in college at UCLA was originally signed by Washington as a non-drafted free agent in 2006
- Was waived in the team’s final roster reduction and signed to Green Bay’s practice squad in early October
- Was released by Packers following 2007 training camp and re-signed to team’s practice squad
- Spent entire season there and made another run at a roster spot in 2008 training camp, only to be waived again
- Brought back for a third practice squad stint in Green Bay at midseason and was eventually signed to active roster on Dec. 5
- Finished college career as UCLA’s third-leading tackler all-time, with 402 stops, set a school record with four defensive touchdowns (three interceptions, one fumble recovery), and blocked three kicks on special teams
- Was a teammate of Brandon Chillar’s with the Bruins
- Waived at the end of Green Bay’s training camp for the second straight year and re-signed to practice squad on Oct. 15, where he spent six games
- Signed to active roster on Dec. 5
- Played in the final four games and registered three special teams tackles
Vs. Houston (Dec. 7): Made NFL debut on special teams coverage units, making two tackles and downing Jeremy Kapinos’ 35-yard punt at the Houston 3 late in the fourth quarterAt Jacksonville (Dec. 14): Recorded a tackle on special teamsVs. Detroit (Dec. 28): Downed Kapinos’ 30-yard punt at the Detroit 9 in the second quarter
- Spent offseason and training camp in Green Bay but was waived in final preseason roster reduction
- Signed to the Packers’ practice squad, Sept. 2
- Spent training camp with Washington Redskins but was waived in final roster reduction
- Signed to Green Bay’s practice squad on Oct. 4, where he spent the season’s final 13 weeks
2006 Draft: Signed with Washington as non-drafted free agent, May 4
- Former captain and four-year starter for UCLA was one of the most productive linebackers in college football
- His 402 career tackles rank third in school annals
- Finished his Bruin career with 42 tackles for loss, six sacks and 11 interceptions
- His four defensive touchdowns (three interceptions, one fumble recovery) stand as a school record
- Also blocked three kicks on special teams
- Tallied double-digit tackles in 15 games during his career
- Earned his B.A. in history
Senior season (2005): Earned second-team All-Pac-10 honors and was a semifinalist for some of the nation’s most prestigious defensive awards (Bednarik, Butkus and Lombardi)- Recorded team highs in tackles (99), tackles for loss (15) and interceptions (three); his two sacks ranked third
- Honored as Pac-10 Defensive Player of the Week after registering 13 tackles (six solo), one sack and one interception vs. San Diego State (Sept. 3)
Junior season (2004): Earned All-America accolades from various publications- Defensive winner of UCLA’s Henry R. “Red” Sanders Award for Most Valuable Player
- Team captain earned second-team All-Pac-10 distinction
- Started in 11 games; knee surgery kept him out of Las Vegas Bowl
- Registered 125 tackles (84 solo), 8½ tackles for loss, two interceptions and one sack
- Tallied career-high 17 tackles at Illinois (Sept. 11)
- Earned Pac-10 Defensive Player of the Week for his performance vs. Stanford (Oct. 30); finished with 16 tackles, two stops for loss and an interception
Sophomore season (2003): Started 12 of 13 games- Totaled 82 tackles (44 solo), 6½ stops for loss, three interceptions and one sack
- Made six tackles against California (Oct. 18); also earned Pac-10 Special Teams Player of the Week honors after blocking two field goals
Redshirt freshman season (2002): Started all 12 games- Named first-team freshman All-America and Pac-10 Defensive Freshman of the Year by The Sporting News
- His 96 tackles (66 solo) rank second in school history for a freshman
- Also totaled 12 stops for loss, two sacks, three forced fumbles and three interceptions, two of which he returned for scores
- Given name Spencer Rhett Havner
- Last name is pronounced HAY-vner
- Born in Sacramento, Calif.
- Single
High school: Two-year letterman at Nevada Union High School in Grass Valley, Calif., saw action at both linebacker and tight end- PrepStar All-America, All-CAL and All-Metro selection
- Totaled 232 tackles, 18 sacks and 12 interceptions during his varsity career
- Also earned two letters in basketball
Community involvement: Active with Los Angeles Ronald McDonald House and the Boys and Girls Club of Green BayHobbies/interests: Enjoys playing basketball and ping pong, golfing and hunting, and listening to music, particularly John Mayer- Residence: Nevada City, Calif.
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| Tackles | Sacks | Interceptions | Fumbles |
| Year |
GP |
GS |
Tot |
Solo |
Asst |
Sk |
Yds |
No |
Yds |
Lg |
TD |
PD |
FF |
FR |
Yds |
| 2008 Green Bay |
4 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Additional statistics: Special teams tackles - 3 in 2008; NFL total: 3.
NFL debut: vs. Houston, 12/7/08
CAREER TRANSACTIONS
2006: Signed by Washington Redskins as non-drafted free agent, May. 4...Waived by Redskins, Sept. 2...Signed by Green Bay Packers to practice squad, Oct. 4.
2007: Waived by Packers, Sept. 3...Signed by Packers to practice squad, Sept. 4.
2008: Waived by Packers, Aug. 30...Signed by Packers to practice squad, Oct. 15...Signed from practice squad to active roster, Dec. 5.
CURRENT CONTRACT EXPIRATION: After 2009 |
| ELIAS Game By Game Packers Stats |
| Game Date |
Opp | Receiving | Sacks |
| No | Yds | Avg | TD |
| Sep 8, 2008 |
MIN | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 14, 2008 |
@DET | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 21, 2008 |
DAL | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 28, 2008 |
@TB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 5, 2008 |
ATL | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 12, 2008 |
@SEA | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2008 |
IND | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 2, 2008 |
@TEN | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 9, 2008 |
@MIN | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 16, 2008 |
CHI | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 24, 2008 |
@NO | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 30, 2008 |
CAR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 7, 2008 |
HOU | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 14, 2008 |
@JAC | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 22, 2008 |
@CHI | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 28, 2008 |
DET | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 Totals | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 13, 2009 |
CHI | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 20, 2009 |
CIN | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 27, 2009 |
@STL | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 5, 2009 |
@MIN | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 18, 2009 |
DET | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 25, 2009 |
@CLE | 2 | 59 | 29.5 | 1 | 0 |
| Nov 1, 2009 |
MIN | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 2 | 0 |
| 2009 Totals | 6 | 110 | 18.3 | 3 | 0 |
| Packers Totals | 6 | 110 | 18.3 | 3 | 0 |
| Statistics provided by Elias Sports Bureau |
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