Devin White

Devin White (born February 17, 1998) is an American football linebacker for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at LSU, and was drafted by the Buccaneers fifth overall in the 2019 NFL Draft.

Devin White
White in 2019
No. 45 – Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Position:Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1998-02-17) February 17, 1998
Springhill, Louisiana
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:237 lb (108 kg)
Career information
High school:North Webster (Springhill, LA)
College:LSU
NFL Draft:2019 / Round: 1 / Pick: 5
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of 2019
Total tackles:91
Sacks:2.5
Interceptions:1
Pass deflections:3
Forced fumbles:3
Fumble recoveries:4
Player stats at NFL.com
Player stats at PFR

High school career

Devin White attended North Webster High School in Springhill, LA where he was a stand out linebacker and running back.

White was a controversial recruit out of high school, having multiple run-ins with police. In November 2015, he and his teammate Keuntra Gipson were arrested for having consensual sex with a 14-year-old, a misdemeanor in Louisiana.[1] One month later, White was arrested for misdemeanor charges of “careless operation of a motor vehicle and flight from an officer.”[2] Because of his legal situation, White was dismissed from the 2015 Under Armour All-America Game.[3] Despite these controversies, he was still able to sign with LSU to play football.[4]

College career
White playing for the LSU Tigers

In his sophomore season at LSU, White led the SEC in tackles with 133 total, the 4th most tackles in a single season in school history.[5] He also became the first player in SEC history to be named Defensive Player of the week 4 times in the same season.[6] Following his junior year, White decided to forego his senior year and enter the 2019 NFL Draft.

College statistics
LSU Tigers
Year Class Position GP Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
SoloAstTotalLossSackIntYardsAvgTDPDFRYardsTDFF
2016FreshmenLB 81515303.01.0000.0001001
2017SophomoreLB 13379613313.54.5133.0030000
2018JuniorLB 13626112312.03.0000.0062003

Professional career
Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand size 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 0 in
(1.83 m)		 237 lb
(108 kg)		 32 1⁄8 in
(0.82 m)		 9 3⁄4 in
(0.25 m)		 4.42 s 4.17 s 7.07 s 39 1⁄2 in
(1.00 m)		 9 ft 10 in
(3.00 m)		 22 reps
All values from NFL Combine

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

White was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the first round with the fifth overall pick of the 2019 NFL Draft.[7] His selection made him the highest drafted LSU Tigers defensive player since Patrick Peterson in 2011, as well as the highest drafted linebacker in school history. On July 20, 2019, the Buccaneers signed White to a fully guaranteed, 4-year $29.32 million contract that included a signing bonus of $19.34 million.[8][9]

2019 season: Rookie year
White in a game against the Tennessee Titans

White made his NFL debut in Week 1 against the San Francisco 49ers. In the game, White made 6 tackles in the 31–17 loss. [10] In Week 2, during a 20–14 win over the Carolina Panthers, White sprained his MCL which resulted in him missing the next 3 games.[11] In Week 5 against the Panthers, White recorded a team high 9 tackles in the 37–26 loss. [12] In Week 9 against the Seattle Seahawks, White recorded a team high 12 tackles, half a sack on Russell Wilson, and forced two fumbles on running back Chris Carson, one of which that was recovered by teammate Jordan Whitehead in the 40–34 overtime loss. [13] In Week 11 against the New Orleans Saints, White recorded a team high 13 tackles in the 34–17 loss.[14] In Week 12, during a 35–22 win against the Atlanta Falcons, White recorded 8 tackles and sacked Matt Ryan twice, the first multi-sack game of his career.[15] In Week 13, during a 28–11 win against the Jacksonville Jaguars, White had a team high 7 tackles, his first career interception off a pass thrown by Nick Foles, and recovered a strip sack by teammate Shaquil Barrett on Foles for a touchdown.[16] As a result of White's strong play (39 tackles, 2.5 sacks, 1 pass deflection, and 2 forced fumbles from Weeks 9–12) he was named NFC Defensive Rookie of the Month.[17] In Week 14, during a 38–35 win over the Indianapolis Colts, White made 5 tackles and a forced fumble on running back Nyheim Hines which was recovered by teammate Mike Edwards.[18] In Week 15, during a 38–17 win against the Detroit Lions, White had 3 tackles and recovered a forced fumble by teammate Lavonte David. In Week 17, during a 28–22 overtime loss to the Falcons, White had 5 tackles and recovered a strip sack by teammate Jason Pierre-Paul, returning it 91 yards for a touchdown.[19] As a result of White's strong play (29 tackles, 2 pass deflections, 1 interception, 1 forced fumble, 4 fumble recoveries, and 2 fumble return touchdowns from Weeks 13–17) he was named the NFC Defensive Rookie of the Month.[20]

White finished his rookie season with 91 total tackles, 2.5 sacks, 3 pass deflections, 1 interception, 3 forced fumbles, 4 fumble recoveries, and 2 fumble return touchdowns.

NFL career statistics
Legend
Bold Career high
YearTeamGamesTacklesInterceptionsFumbles
GPGSCombSoloAstSackSFTYPDIntYdsAvgLngTDFFFRYdsTD
2019TB 13139158332.503155.050341282
Total13139158332.503155.050341282

Buccaneers franchise records
  • Most forced fumbles in a single game - 2 (tied) (November 3, 2019 vs Seattle Seahawks)
  • Longest fumble return touchdown - 91 yards (December 29, 2019 vs Atlanta Falcons)

References
  1. "North Webster star RB-LB Devin White faces sex charges". Shreveport Times. November 20, 2015.
  2. "As college decision looms, Devin White arrested again". USA Today. December 31, 2015.
  3. "Devin White dismissed from Under Armour All-America game due to "ongoing legal situation"". USA Today High School Sports. December 11, 2015. Retrieved March 29, 2018.
  4. Rohrbach, Ben (January 8, 2016). "Controversial football recruit Devin White picks LSU". USA Today High School Sports. Retrieved March 29, 2018.
  5. Dellenger, Ross (December 30, 2017). "How stud LSU linebacker Devin White became the SEC's tackle leader". The Advocate. Retrieved March 29, 2018.
  6. Dellenger, Ross (November 27, 2017). "LSU LB Devin White lands a historic fourth SEC honor". The Advocate. Retrieved March 29, 2018.
  7. Teope, Herbie. "Buccaneers choose linebacker Devin White at No. 5". NFL.com. Retrieved April 26, 2019.
  8. Yarcho, James (July 20, 2019). "Buccaneers Agree To Terms With Devin White". Bucsnation.com. SBnation. Retrieved July 24, 2019.
  9. Stroud, Rick (July 24, 2019). "Bucs' contract for Devin White: four years, $29,315,814". tampabay.com.
  10. "Sherman, 49ers upend Winston, Buccaneers 31-7". www.espn.com. September 8, 2019. Retrieved September 8, 2019.
  11. Smith, Scott (September 26, 2019). "Devin White Injury Update: Absence May be Minimal". Retrieved November 26, 2019.
  12. "McCaffrey scores 2 TDs to lead Panthers past Bucs 37-26". www.espn.com. October 13, 2019. Retrieved October 13, 2019.
  13. "Wilson throws 5 TDs, Seahawks outlast Bucs 40-34 in OT". www.espn.com. November 3, 2019. Retrieved November 3, 2019.
  14. "Brees throws for 228 yards, 3 TDs as Saints beat Bucs 34-17". www.espn.com. November 17, 2019. Retrieved November 17, 2019.
  15. "Big guy, big catch: Vea TD leads Bucs past Falcons 35-22". www.espn.com. November 24, 2019. Retrieved November 24, 2019.
  16. "Bucs turn Foles' turnovers into touchdowns, beat Jags 28–11". www.espn.com. December 1, 2019. Retrieved December 1, 2019.
  17. Winter, Evan. "Bucs' Devin White named NFC Defensive Rookie of the Month". sbnation.com. Retrieved December 5, 2019.
  18. "Winston throws for 456 yards, 4 TDs as Bucs rally over Colts". www.espn.com. December 8, 2019. Retrieved December 8, 2019.
  19. "Falcons vs. Buccaneers - Box Score - December 29, 2019 - ESPN". ESPN.com.
  20. Alper, Josh. "Devin White named December's top defensive rookie". NBCSports.
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