PRESEASON EditiON - Detroit Lions
PRESEASON EditiON - Detroit Lions
PRESEASON EditiON - Detroit Lions
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taHir WHiteHeaD<br />
Linebacker<br />
Temple<br />
Rookie<br />
Ht: 6-2 Wt: 228<br />
Born: 4/2/90<br />
Newark, N.J.<br />
Draft: ‘12, R5 (138)-Det<br />
Complete biographical information available on <strong>Detroit</strong>lions.com.<br />
TRANSACTIONS<br />
‣ Drafted by the <strong>Detroit</strong> lions in the fifth round (138th overall) of the<br />
2012 Nfl Draft.<br />
COLLEGE<br />
Named to the 2011 Butkus award Watch list. received the 2011 Mark<br />
Bresani award for spirit and enthusiasm.<br />
2011: started 12-of-13 games as a senior.<br />
‣ second team all-MaC.<br />
‣ first team all-MaC by Phil steele.<br />
‣ Named Defensive Most Valuable Player of the 2011 Gildan New<br />
Mexico Bowl.<br />
‣ led the owls defense with four forced fumbles and three fumble<br />
recoveries. Tied for the team lead with 13.5 tackles for a loss. second<br />
on team with five sacks and third in total tackles.<br />
2010: Played in all 12 games as a junior, starting eight at outside linebacker.<br />
‣ Was named the most improved player following spring practices.<br />
‣ ranked sixth on the owls defense with 56 tackles, including seven<br />
and a half for loss.<br />
‣ recorded five tackles, three and a half for loss, and one sack vs.<br />
Connecticut and received Honorable Mention National linebacker of<br />
the Week honors.<br />
2009: Came off the bench to play in all 13 games.<br />
‣ recorded one tackle and a quarterback hurry in the eagleBank Bowl<br />
against UCla.<br />
2008: Played as a reserve in all 12 games as a freshman playing primarily<br />
on special teams.<br />
PERSONAL<br />
Was a team captain for West side High school in Newark, N.J. for coach Brian<br />
logan. Won 2007 state championship playing as a safety, wide receiver,<br />
tight end and running back. Was named to the 2008 all-academic Team<br />
as a senior and sophomore.<br />
‣ Two-time all-skyline Conference honoree. Named all-County as a<br />
sophomore.<br />
‣ Has three siblings.<br />
‣ Criminal Justice major.<br />
WHITEHEAD' S COLLEGE STATISTICS<br />
Year G S TT ST AT Sk Yds Int Yds TD PD FF FR Yds TD<br />
2008 12 0 7 6 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0<br />
2009 13 0 30 21 9 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 0<br />
2010 12 8 56 34 22 2 29 1 6 0 2 2 0 0 0<br />
2011 13 12 70 46 24 5 49 0 0 0 1 4 3 0 0<br />
Totals 50 20 163 107 56 7 78 1 6 0 5 7 3 0 0<br />
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