Chris White (linebacker)

Summary

Christopher Andrew White (born January 15, 1989) is a former American football linebacker. He was drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the sixth round of the 2011 NFL Draft.[1] White attended Vancleave (Miss.) High School. He played college football at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College and Mississippi State.

Chris White
No. 51, 59
Position:Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1989-01-15) January 15, 1989 (age 35)
Mobile, Alabama, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:241 lb (109 kg)
Career information
High school:Vancleave (MS)
College:Mississippi State
NFL draft:2011 / Round: 6 / Pick: 169
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:35
Forced fumbles:1
Player stats at NFL.com

On August 25, 2013, White was traded to the Lions in exchange for Thaddeus Lewis.[2] On September 1, 2013, he was claimed off waivers by the New England Patriots.

White was a member of the Patriots when they won Super Bowl XLIX over the Seattle Seahawks, 28–24. On August 10, 2015, the Patriots released White.

References edit

  1. ^ "2011 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved February 26, 2019.
  2. ^ Pelissero, Tom (August 25, 2013). "Bills sign QB Matt Leinart, trade for Thaddeus Lewis". USA Today. Retrieved August 25, 2013.

External links edit

  • Career statistics and player information from NFL.com · ESPN · Pro Football Reference
  • Mississippi State Bulldogs football bio