Sean Spence was drafted No. 86 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2012 NFL Draft out of Miami. 53 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 13 career approximate value
2012 NFL Draft · Rd 3, Pick 23 · #86 overall
Sean Spence Miami Draft
Sean Spence was drafted No. 86 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2012 NFL Draft out of Miami. 53 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 13 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #86
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 2012
- NFL games
- 53
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 1399th at Miami
The pick
How Sean Spence came off the board in 2012.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
-
Miami
ACC at the draft
- Measurables
- 5'11" · 231 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 124 prospect64.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
53 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 13 career approximate value
- Games played
- 53
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 1399th among Miami picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 969% of career value
- Final season
- 20175 years after the draft
Around pick 86
Who came off the board on either side of Sean Spence.
Temple
Louisiana
Cincinnati
Arizona · 1× Pro Bowl
Miami in the 2012 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from Miami
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Miami · Hall of Fame · 7× All-Pro · 12× Pro Bowl
#207
Jessie Armstead
LB · NYG · 1993
Miami · 1× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
#12
Jonathan Vilma
LB · NYJ · 2004
Miami · 3× Pro Bowl
#25
Jon Beason
LB · CAR · 2007
Miami · 1× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl
#72
Olivier Vernon
LB · MIA
Miami · 1× Pro Bowl
#11
Dan Morgan
LB · CAR · 2001
Miami · 1× Pro Bowl
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Sean Spence in the 2012 NFL Draft
Sean Spence is a Linebacker out of Miami selected No. 86 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2012 NFL Draft. 53 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 13 career approximate value Miami has produced 265 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Sean Spence drafted?
Sean Spence was selected No. 86 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2012 NFL Draft (Rd 3, Pick 23). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2012/sean-spence.
What college did Sean Spence play for?
Sean Spence played college football at Miami in the ACC. See every Miami draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/miami-hurricanes.
How did Sean Spence's NFL career turn out?
53 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 13 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2012/sean-spence.