Big-frame Redbird TE with injury-tested upside
Spaulding is a 6-foot-6, 235-pound tight end who brings real mismatch size and a blue-collar profile to Illinois State’s offense[1][4]. The most useful context: he missed time after a season-ending injury in 2023, then was back in camp in 2024 and saw action in all 14 games that season, mostly on special teams[1][11]. That says two things: he’s durable enough to re-enter the rotation, and his path to impact likely runs through blocking, special teams, and sneaky red-zone value rather than gaudy volume. If your team wants a long, physical TE with untapped receiving upside, he’s worth a look[1][11].
