Martrell Spaight’s journey to the NFL draft began at Coffeyville Community College in Coffeyville, Kansas. In a town of 10,000 people, the school is home to roughly 1,700 students.
“It was a real grind,” Spaight said. “I learned a lot from my coach. He really taught me to stay focused and no matter what’s going on, just continue to handle my business.”
After two years, Spaight left Coffeyville to join the Arkansas football program. Two years after that, he was selected in the fifth round of the 2015 NFL draft by the Washington Redskins, with the 141st overall pick.