JD Spielman

JD Spielman joins the Nebraska program after a career as an electrifying playmaker at Eden Prairie High School in the Minneapolis area. The 5-9, 180-pound Spielman has the ability to make an impact not only as a skill player on offense, but also in the return game.As a senior, Spielman helped Coach Mike Grant’s Eden Prairie team to an 11-1 record and a trip to the quarterfinals of the Class AAAAAA playoffs. Spielman rushed for 1,259 yards on just 102 carries for an average of better than 12 yards per rush, while scoring 19 rushing touchdowns. He also had 151 receiving yards and two touchdown receptions.

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JD Spielman grew up in a football family. His dad, Rick Spielman, is the general manager of the Minnesota Vikings. Spielman is one of six adopted children by Rick and Michele Spielman, includinghis biological brother Ronnie. JD stands for ...

Spielman was recruited from Eden Prairie (Eden Prairie, MN) class of 2016. He committed to Nebraska on 8/15/2015. He was recruited by Keith Williams .

He's regarded as a true freshman who could play immediately for Nebraska in 2016.