Dewayne White
Number90, 99
PositionDefensive end
Birth dateOctober 19, 1979 (age 46)
Birth placeMarbury, Alabama, U.S.
Height6 ft
Height in2
Weight lbs273
High schoolMarbury
CollegeLouisville
Draftyear2003
Draftround2
Draftpick64
Pastteams
Highlights
Statlabel 1Total tackles
Statvalue 1217
Statlabel 2Sacks
Statvalue 227.0
Statlabel 3Forced fumbles
Statvalue 310
Statlabel 4Fumble recoveries
Statvalue 411
Statlabel 5Interceptions
Statvalue 53
Statlabel 6Defensive touchdowns
Statvalue 62
PfrWhitDe20

Dewayne White (born October 19, 1979) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL). He entered the league as the 64th overall pick in the second round by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2003 NFL draft.[1] Tied a team record by recording at least half-a-sack in six consecutive games in 2004. During the end of 2005 season he gained notoriety when he blocked a crucial field goal against the Atlanta Falcons, and then scored his first NFL touchdown the following week on a sack and fumble return against the New Orleans Saints.[2] On March 3, 2007, White signed a 5-year, $29 million contract with the Detroit Lions. The Lions released him to free agency on March 8, 2010.[3]

References

  1. ^ "2003 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2023-03-28.
  2. ^ "Dewayne White Career Touchdown Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2024-07-17.
  3. ^ Kowalski, Tom (March 8, 2010). "Lions sign Will Heller, Brian Clark and release Dewayne White". MLive.com. Retrieved March 8, 2010.