Age, Biography and Wiki
Rick Spielman was born on 2 December, 1962 in Canton, Ohio, U.S., is an American football scout and executive (born 1962). Discover Rick Spielman's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 61 years old?
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Canton, Ohio, U.S. |
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United States
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He is a member of famous Player with the age 61 years old group.
Rick Spielman Height, Weight & Measurements
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Who Is Rick Spielman's Wife?
His wife is Michele Spielman
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Michele Spielman |
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J.D Spielman, Whitney Spielman, Ronnie Spielman, Omie Spielman, Juan Spielman, Luis Spielman |
Rick Spielman Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Rick Spielman worth at the age of 61 years old? Rick Spielman’s income source is mostly from being a successful Player. He is from United States. We have estimated Rick Spielman's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Timeline
Richard Spielman (born December 2, 1962) is an American football executive.
Spielman played linebacker at Southern Illinois University (1983–86), earning first-team All-Gateway Conference honoree as a junior.
He was also part of the 1983 NCAA Division I-AA national championship team as a redshirt freshman.
Upon entering the NFL, as an undrafted free agent, he was invited to training camp with the San Diego Chargers (1987) and Detroit Lions (1988), but did not make it as a professional football player.
Spielman began his NFL career as a scout with Detroit in 1990 and worked with the club in college scouting for five seasons before adding pro scouting duties in 1995 and 1996.
He moved to director of pro personnel for the Bears from 1997 to 1999 before joining the Dolphins in 2000 as vice president of player personnel.
He was promoted in 2002 to senior vice president of football operations and player personnel and eventually general manager in 2004.
He was the general manager of the Miami Dolphins in 2004 and the Minnesota Vikings from 2012 to 2022.
He formerly worked for ESPN on NFL Live.
Spielman is a graduate of Massillon Washington High School located in Massillon, Ohio and is the older brother of Chris Spielman, former Detroit Lions and Buffalo Bills linebacker.
Spielman left the Dolphins during the 2005 offseason, later working at ESPN as an analyst.
Spielman assumed the Vikings' vice president of player personnel role on May 30, 2006, replacing Fran Foley.
On January 3, 2012, Spielman was promoted to general manager of the Vikings.
Spielman oversaw fifteen drafts in Minnesota.
Prior to 2012 when he was promoted to general manager, Spielman shared a "triangle of authority" in drafts with Vikings' owner Zygi Wilf and then-head coach Brad Childress.
In 2012 Spielman helped the team sign fullback Jerome Felton who made it to the Pro Bowl that same year and who was a major contributor to Adrian Peterson rushing for the second-highest amount of rushing yards in a season in NFL history.
In 2014 Spielman was given the authority to make a head coaching change.
Mike Zimmer and new offensive coordinator Norv Turner were involved in the draft process in 2014 and 2015.
Notable 2015 draft picks on defense included Eric Kendricks who led the Vikings in tackles, Danielle Hunter who recorded 6 sacks in limited playing time and saw his role grow towards the end of the year.
The Vikings also drafted star wide receiver Stefon Diggs (led the team in receiving yards as he recorded 720 yards and 4 touchdowns on 14 games)
The draft aside, Spielman is best known for several key offseason moves.
In 2015, the Vikings brought in Terence Newman and traded for Mike Wallace.
In 2018, the Vikings signed free agent QB Kirk Cousins to a 3-year contract.
In August 2020, Spielman signed a multiyear extension with the Vikings.
He was fired after 16 years with the team in January 2022.
In January 2024, Spielman worked with the Washington Commanders as an advisor in a search that led to the hiring of general manager Adam Peters and head coach Dan Quinn.
Spielman is married and has six adopted children.
Ronnie played lacrosse at Ohio State University.