Prolebrity: Beyond the Game

Takeo Gerard Spikes Takeo's first name is pronounced "tuh-KEE-oh," and means "great warrior" in Japanese. His hometown is Sandersville, Ga., where he attended Washington County High School. Playing varsity football for the Golden Hawks, Takeo earned All-American honors from Parade and USA Today during his prep career and was named Georgia's "Mr. Football" by state coaches as a senior. He was also named Georgia Player of the Year as a prep senior by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. He headed to Auburn University where he continued to excel on the football field, and was drafted 13th overall in the first round of the 1998 NFL draft by the Cincinnati Bengals after his junior season with the Tigers. Takeo was a Liberal Arts major at Auburn. He has one daughter named Jakai, meaning "beautiful flower" in Japanese. Takeo, a two-time Pro Bowl selection, is currently a San Francisco 49er. He has also played for the Buffalo Bills and Philadelphia Eagles in his career.

Personal Information

	Website:	http://www.takeospikes51.com/
	Nickname:	TKO
	Hobbies:	Fishing, meeting people, & traveling
	Birthday:	December 17, 1976
	Favorite Athlete:	Walter Payton
	Favorite Movie:	Men of Honor
	Favorite Actor:	Denzel Washington
	Favorite Singer / Band:	Outkast
	Favorite Food:	Macaroni & Cheese

Professional Highlights

	Sport:	Football
	Team(s):	San Francisco 49ers (2008 - Present) Philadelphia Eagles (2007) Buffalo Bills (2003 - 2006) Cincinnati Bengals (1998 - 2002)
	Position(s):	Linebacker
	Draft Pick:	1998 / Round: 1 / Pick: 13
	College:	Auburn University
	High School:	Washington County High School (Sandersville, GA)