Akeem Spence was drafted No. 100 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2013 NFL Draft out of Illinois College. 117 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 27 career approximate value
2013 NFL Draft · Rd 4, Pick 3 · #100 overall
Akeem Spence Illinois College Draft
Akeem Spence was drafted No. 100 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2013 NFL Draft out of Illinois College. 117 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 27 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #100
- Round
- 4
- Draft class
- 2013
- NFL games
- 117
- Years as starter
- 4
- Career AV
- 2721st at Illinois College
The pick
How Akeem Spence came off the board in 2013.
- Position
- Defensive tackle DT
- Measurables
- 6'1" · 307 lbs
- Hometown
- Fort Walton Beach, FL
- Pre-draft board
- No. 87 prospect74.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
117 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 27 career approximate value
- Games played
- 117
- Seasons as a starter
- 4
- Career approximate value
- 2721st among Illinois College picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1452% of career value
- Final season
- 20229 years after the draft
Around pick 100
Who came off the board on either side of Akeem Spence.
USC
Alabama
South Carolina
TCU
Illinois College in the 2013 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DT picks from Illinois College
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Akeem Spence in the 2013 NFL Draft
Akeem Spence is a Defensive tackle out of Illinois College selected No. 100 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2013 NFL Draft. 117 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 27 career approximate value Illinois College has produced 120 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 Akeem Spence drafted?
Akeem Spence was selected No. 100 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2013 NFL Draft (Rd 4, Pick 3). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2013/akeem-spence.
What college did Akeem Spence play for?
Akeem Spence played college football at Illinois College in the Big Ten. See every Illinois College draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/illinois-college-blueboys.
How did Akeem Spence's NFL career turn out?
117 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 27 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2013/akeem-spence.