In 2024 Coach Spragg helped Mason Chambers receive 1st team all-conference and a Buck Buchanan Finalist in the 2024 season. Also had Darius Sanders 1st Team all-conference player.
During the 2023 season, the University of the Incarnate Word defense led the Southland Conference in total defense, scoring defense, passing yards allowed, passing defense efficiency, first-down defense, third-down conversion defense, and defensive touchdowns. Nationally, UIW ranked first in passing defense efficiency, tied for fourth in defensive touchdowns, sixth in both total defense and passing yards allowed, and seventh in third-down conversion defense. Spragg helped the defensive backs Brandon Richard and Ronald Wilson earned All-Conference honors.
In 2018 Spragg, he helped the UIW coaching staff engineer one of the most dramatic turnarounds in the FCS. The Cardinals improved from a 1–10 record in 2017 to a 6–4 regular-season finish, capturing the Southland Conference Championship and earning an FCS Playoff berth. Defensively, Malick Phillips and Louis Otis received All-Conference honorable mention honors.
By the conclusion of the regular season (Week 11), UIW led the FCS with 29 turnovers gained and recorded at least one takeaway in every game—including the playoffs—for the first time in program history. The Cardinals’ turnover streak extended to 12 consecutive games following the 2018 season.
The defensive highlight of the season came against Sam Houston State on Nov. 1, when UIW forced a program-record seven turnovers. These seven turnovers also led the SLC in 2018. The Cardinals also recorded four interceptions at Central Arkansas (Nov. 10), setting the program record for picks in a single game.
Spragg was a standout player at UIW in 2011-2014
Spragg earned his MBA in Sports Management in 2018 and Business Marketing Degree in 2015. Spragg is a native to Missouri City, TX. Spragg is a UIW Alum.
