
dependable ODU slot veteran with early-career burst
Kirk Spellman has flashed as a compact, speedy receiver for Old Dominion, with a career-best early stretch that included 20 catches for 171 yards and a touchdown in the 2012 season, plus a five-catch opener and a 63-yard, one-TD game against Villanova[7]. He’s the kind of player coaches like because he brings quickness, toughness, and reliable underneath production rather than flashy size; at 5-foot-10, he wins with separation and effort, not stereotypes. If you need a gritty possession target who can pop in the right matchup, Spellman fits the bill[3][7].