Anthony Spencer

Dallas Cowboys 26th pick

LB ·

Purdue · 2007–2015

104

Games

272

Solo Tackles

Sacks

Interceptions

Anthony Spencer is a former linebacker out of Purdue, selected by the Dallas Cowboys with the 26th overall pick (round 1) in the 2007 NFL Draft. He played 104 regular-season games from 2007 to 2014, with the Dallas Cowboys. He was named to 1 Pro Bowl.

Draft Details

Year

2007

Round

Round 1

Pick

26th overall

Team

Dallas Cowboys

Position

College

Purdue

Anthony Spencer Career Stats

1× Pro Bowl selection.
Primary starter for 4 seasons.
Ranks 6th in the 2007 draft class in sacks (33).

Defense

Season	Team	G	Solo	Ast	TFL	Sacks	QB Hits	INT	PD	FF
2007	DAL	13	21	8	0	3	7	0	0	2
2008	DAL	12	17	12	0	1.5	4	0	0	0
2009	DAL	16	45	16	0	6.5	22	1	8	2
2010	DAL	16	42	11	0	5	7	0	2	2
2011	DAL	16	49	15	0	6	17	0	1	4
2012	DAL	14	54	40	13	11	14	0	4	2
2013	DAL	1	2	0	0	0	1	0	0	0
2014	DAL	12	11	10	2	0.5	7	0	1	1
Career		100	241	112	15	33.5	79	1	16	13

G = games with at least one recorded statistic; the career games total in the summary above includes every game played.

Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026

NFL Combine Results

Height

6-3

Weight

261 lbs

40-Yard Dash

4.70s

Bench Press

30 reps

Vertical Jump

32.5"

Broad Jump

112"

3-Cone Drill

7.14s

Shuttle

4.43s

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