Happy 37th Birthday Takeo Spikes! Spikes, is a NFL linebacker who began his career with the Cincinnati Bengals in 1998, two-time Pro-Bowl selection. He majored in liberal arts at Auburn University, leading the team in tackles in 1997.
He signed with the Buffalo Bills in 2003 and instantly became one of the leaders of the team’s defense. He tore his achilles tendon recording a tackle on Michael Vick. Spikes has also played for the Buffalo Bills, Philadelphia Eagles, San Francisco 49ers, and San Diego Chargers. He was released by the Chargers on March 7, 2013.
Spikes was in a relationship with Tionne ‘T-Boz’ Watkins. Spikes, nickname TKO stands for “The Knock Out”. Check out current and throwback photos of Spikes in the gallery. –Joi Pearson @joiapearson
