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Chris White (linebacker)

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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
Stats at Pro Football Reference

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

Career

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Buffalo Bills

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White was selected by the Buffalo Bills in the sixth round of the 2011 NFL draft.[1]

Detroit Lions

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On August 25, 2013, White was traded to the Detroit Lions in exchange for Thaddeus Lewis.[2]

New England Patriots

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On September 1, 2013, White 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

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  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.
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