Chris Spooner

Joined: Mar 23, 2016

Chris Spooner is a contributor with Phin Phanatic. Chris has been covering the NFL, breaking news, and the NFL Draft for various outlets since 2016. He can also be found covering multiple NFL teams for The Sporting News, the Minnesota Vikings for VikingsWire, and serving as the Content Director and Lead Editor for Around the Block Network.

Jan 2, 2021; Glendale, AZ, USA; Iowa State Cyclones quarterback Brock Purdy (left) celebrates after receiving the offensive player of the game award with linebacker O'Rien Vance who received the defensive player of the game award after defeating the Oregon Ducks 34-17 at the 50th PlayStation Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-Arizona Republic via USA TODAY NetworkNcaa Football Oregon At Iowa State

3 Iowa State Cyclones to watch for in the 2022 NFL Draft

Dec 20, 2020; Landover, Maryland, USA; Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) throws a pass against the Washington Football Team during the first half at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports

Seahawks 2021 NFL Draft primer: Can they protect Russell Wilson?

Nov 30, 2019; University Park, PA, USA; Rutgers Scarlet Knights quarterback Johnny Langan (17) is tackled by Penn State Nittany Lions linebacker Micah Parsons (11) during the second quarter at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-USA TODAY Sports

Dolphins: 3 prospects to avoid with sixth pick in 2021 NFL Draft

Jan 3, 2021; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) warms up prior to the game against the Buffalo Bills at Bills Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports

Dolphins: NFL Draft primer as team builds around Tua Tagovailoa

LSU wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase catches a 9-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Joe Burrow to give Tigers a 7-0 lead over Southeastern Louisiana in the first quarter Saturday night at Tiger Stadium.Lsu SoutheasternLSU wide receiver JaaTMMarr Chase catches a 9-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Joe Burrow to give Tigers a 7-0 lead over Southeastern Louisiana in the first quarter Saturday night at Tiger Stadium.

Dolphins land Ja’Marr Chase in post-blockbuster mock draft

Jan 24, 2021; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman (17) celebrates with offensive tackle Eric Fisher (72) after scoring a touchdown against the Buffalo Bills during the second quarter in the AFC Championship Game at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

Chiefs create pressing need in 2021 NFL Draft after release of Eric Fisher, Mitchell Schwartz

Jan 17, 2021; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) blows a kiss to his family as he walks to the tunnel following a 30-20 loss against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in a NFC Divisional Round playoff game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

Saints make draft day trade, land haul in 7-round 2021 NFL Mock Draft

Dec 26, 2020; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) reacts against the Las Vegas Raiders during the first half at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Dolphins: 3 options with 3rd overall pick in 2021 NFL Draft

Jan 3, 2021; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) warms up prior to the game against the Buffalo Bills at Bills Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports

Dolphins land Penei Sewell and more in 7-round mock draft

Dec 22, 2018; Mobile, AL, United States; Buffalo Bulls running back Jaret Patterson (26) carries for a touchdown against the Troy Trojans during the first quarter in the 2018 Dollar General Bowl at Ladd-Peebles Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports

Jaret Patterson: Where does he fall in the running back class of 2021?

Dec 19, 2020; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Florida Gators tight end Kyle Pitts (84) makes a touchdown catch against Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Patrick Surtain II (2) during the fourth quarter in the SEC Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

Kyle Pitts: The top tight end of the 2021 NFL Draft?

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Virginia Tech Football continues to lose talent to 2021 NFL Draft

Dec 20, 2019; Frisco, TX, USA; Kent State Golden Flashes wide receiver Isaiah McKoy (23) runs the ball against Utah State Aggies defensive end Tipa Galeai (10) in the third quarter during the Frisco Bowl at Toyota Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports

Intriguing WR sleeper Isaiah McKoy declares for 2021 NFL Draft

LAWRENCE, KANSAS - NOVEMBER 23: Running back Pooka Williams Jr. #1 of the Kansas Jayhawks goes in for a 57-yard touchdown run against defensive back Davante Davis #18 of the Texas Longhorns in the fourth quarter at Memorial Stadium on November 23, 2018 in Lawrence, Kansas. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images)

Tantalizing RB Pooka Williams off to 2021 NFL Draft