C.
J. Spiller.
C.
J. Spiller.
Clemson· 5'11"· 196 lb· 4.37s 40
The ideal fit for Spiller is a high-volume zone-blocking scheme that prioritizes speed and agility to stretch defenses horizontally.
Spiller could immediately contribute as a change-of-pace back and return specialist with the potential to develop into a lead back.
A power-run, downhill-focused scheme that requires consistent inside running and breaking tackles between the guards.
A dynamic playmaker best utilized in space, Spiller’s value is maximized in schemes that can leverage his elite speed and receiving ability.
Selected #9 overall in Round 1 of the 2010 NFL Draft by Buffalo Bills out of Clemson.
Relative Athletic Score (Kent Lee Platte) benchmarks combine/pro-day numbers against every measured prospect at the position since 1987. 10.00 is elite; 5.00 is average.
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| Yr | Team | G | Att | Yds | TD | Rec | RecYds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Clemson | 13 | 129 | 938 | 10 | 19 | 210 |
| 2007 | Clemson | 13 | 145 | 768 | 3 | 34 | 271 |
| 2008 | Clemson | 12 | 116 | 629 | 7 | 34 | 436 |
| 2009 | Clemson | 14 | 216 | 1212 | 12 | 36 | 503 |
| Career | — | 52 | 606 | 3547 | 32 | 123 | 1420 |
Parsed from Sports-Reference CFB career page via Firecrawl.
A dash means the figure is not published by a source we trust — never a zero we invented.
Everything above is the pre-draft evaluation. This section is what actually happened — updated year over year.
C. J. Spiller was a running back for the Buffalo Bills, New Orleans Saints, Seattle Seahawks, New York Jets, and Kansas City Chiefs. He had a Pro Bowl season with the Bills but struggled with consistency and injuries later in his career.
Data note: Parsed from Sports-Reference CFB career page via Firecrawl.