Spencer Hadley (born October 30, 1989) is a former
American football
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linebacker
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. He played
college football
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Unlike most ...
at
Brigham Young University
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from 2008 to 2013. He served a two-year
Mormon mission
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in the Rosevile
California
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Mission from 2009 to 2010.
Professional career
New Orleans Saints
Hadley was signed by the New Orleans Saints on May 12, 2014, but was later released.
Oakland Raiders
Hadley was signed by the Oakland Raiders on August 6, 2014 and was a member of the practice squad, up until December 20, 2014 when he was added to the active roster. He was waived September 5, 2015.
References
External links
BYU Cougars BioOakland Raiders Bio
1989 births
Living people
American football linebackers
BYU Cougars football players
Latter Day Saints from Ohio
New Orleans Saints players
Oakland Raiders players
21st-century Mormon missionaries
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