The Detroit Lions have reached a three-year deal with third-round cornerback Amari Spievey, Andy Simms, Speivey's agent, announced on Twitter.
Financial terms were not disclosed.
Chosen with the 66th overall pick in the 2010 NFL Draft, Spievey (5-11, 195) was a two-year starter at the University of Iowa, totaling 142 tackles, 6 interceptions, and 14 pass break-ups.
A JUCO All-American in 2007, Spievey earned second-team All-Big Ten honors in 2008, and was a first-team selection after the 2009 season.
Known for his physical, ball-hawking style of play, Spievey could contend for playing time right away in a thin Lions' secondary. Spievey will most certainly play a large role on the Lions' kick and punt coverage units as a rookie.
Spievey is the third of the Lions' six picks in the 2010 NFL Draft to sign or agree to terms on a contract.
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