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The NFL's Best Special Teams Players Are Spring Football Alums


Published on 2025-01-13 15:25:40 - MSN
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  • The former spring football stars who made the biggest impact on the NFL are all special teams players. KaVontae Turpin, Jake Bates, and Brandon Aubrey are among the NFL's elite.

The article from MSN Sports discusses how several of the NFL's top special teams players have roots in spring football leagues, highlighting the significant role these leagues play in developing talent. It mentions players like KaVontae Turpin, who was named to the NFL All-Pro team after his stint in the USFL, and others like Jordan Thomas, who has had a notable career in the XFL and now plays for the Carolina Panthers. The piece emphasizes how spring leagues provide a platform for players to showcase their skills, earn a second chance, or simply gain more experience, which has proven invaluable for their NFL careers. It also touches on the contributions of players like Darrius Shepherd and Cody Latimer, who have made impacts in the NFL after playing in the XFL and USFL, respectively, illustrating the symbiotic relationship between spring football and the NFL.

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