The University of Akron Athletics
2025 Football Roster
Jersey Number 42
Melvin Spriggs
- Position:
- LB
- Class:
- Redshirt Sophomore
- Height:
- 6-1
- Weight:
- 225
- Hometown:
- Fredericksburg, Va.
- High School:
- Saint Michael the Archangel
2024: Appeared in 11 games… recorded 18 tackles… recorded 1.5 tackles for loss for two yards… forced one fumble… recorded a career-high three tackles twice in 2024…
2023: Used redshirt season...
PRIOR TO AKRON: A team captain at St. Michael the Archangel High School in Fredericksburg, Va....ranked as a Top-50 player in Virginia by MaxPreps.
PERSONAL: Majoring in business...son of Melvin Sr. and Althea Spriggs.
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