NFL Draft Prospect Interview | Bo Spearman LB Spotlight | Rising Stars Series

Get to know Bo Spearman, the three-star recruit heat-seeking linebacker out of Austin Peay State University. Standing at 6'0" and weighing 235 lbs, Bo has demonstrated outstanding ability in both pass and running defense. A three-down player with rare versatility and tenacity throughout his collegiate career. He began at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, where over four seasons, he accumulated 72 tackles, 3.0 tackles for loss, and three fumble recoveries in 34 games. In 2024, Bo transferred to Austin Peay, recording 53 tackles, 3 sacks, and 2 pass deflections. With a strong football lineage—his uncles Marion Hobby and Armegis Spearman both played in the NFL—Bo is now setting his sights on the 2025 NFL Draft. Recently, he participated in several Pro Days highlighting the fact that teams will covet his unique skill sets.Host Mase Riney @caliking49er17 and Steve Hungarter @IDP Hunter both writers at RPO Football, are the hosts for this interview.Q1 What is the mindset in preparing for the next level? 0:48Q2 Favorite Sports when did you start? 1:40Q3 How does Basketball translate and help you with Football? 1:52Q4 What made you want to transfer from Tennesee? 2:04Q5 With over 1,000 Collegiate snaps, did that help you develop into the player you are now? 2:44Q6 Mindset to get to the next level? 3:50Q7 Shout out to Austin Peay State University's student-athletes, posting the second-highest grade-point average in department history with a 3.375 GPA during the Fall 2024 4:19Q8 How do you profile? 5:59Q9 One thing you wouldn't about you that doesn't show up on film/ 2024 Stats 6:38Q10 Player comps for you 7:42Q11 Family Bloodlines in the NFL 8:36Q12 Did the game slow down for you your Senior year? 11:01Film Study 1 11:22Film Study 2 13:18Film Study 3 15:19Q13 Favorite Big Play15:58Q14 What stands out to you, about your film? 16:45Film Study 4 17:48Weight Training in the off-season 19:13Film Study 5 19:33Cross Training with Offensive Players 20:18Film Study6: Scrimmage 20:49Fil Study 7 21:19Q15 What do you love most about Football 22:17Q17 Handling Adversity what is your process 24:16Q18 How do you communicate with your team? 24:52Q19 Building Chemistry 25:58Q20 Three people to hand with for a day? 26:58Q21 What would your Maden Profile say about you? 28:36The Fast Draft Promo 34:16