High School
Prepped at Springfield High School (Colo.) … coached by Rafe Hutches … started all four years … named honorable mention all-state and conference defensive lineman of the year … competed in wrestling and posted Arizona state place finishes of eighth (6A) and fourth (1A).

Personal
Born in Chandler, Ariz., on April 27, 2008 … son of Michael and Shea Spires … has an older sister McKenna, older brother Luke (Concordia football student-athlete), younger sister Madison and younger brother Landon … enjoys playing video games and listening to music.