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tahir whiteheaD
Linebacker
Temple Rookie
Ht: 6-2 Wt: 228
Born: 4/2/90 Newark, N.J.
Draft: ‘12, R5 (138)-Det
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¾ Drafted by the Detroit <strong>lions</strong> in the fifth round (138th overall) of the
2012 Nfl Draft.
COLLEGE
Named to the 2011 Butkus award Watch list. received the 2011 Mark
Bresani award for spirit and enthusiasm.
2011: started 12-of-13 games as a senior.
¾ second team all-MaC.
¾ first team all-MaC by Phil steele.
¾ Named Defensive Most Valuable Player of the 2011 Gildan New
Mexico Bowl.
¾ led the owls defense with four forced fumbles and three fumble
recoveries. Tied for the team lead with 13.5 tackles for a loss. second
on team with five sacks and third in total tackles.
2010: Played in all 12 games as a junior, starting eight at outside linebacker.
¾ Was named the most improved player following spring practices.
¾ ranked sixth on the owls defense with 56 tackles, including seven
and a half for loss.
¾ recorded five tackles, three and a half for loss, and one sack <strong>vs</strong>.
Connecticut and received Honorable Mention National linebacker of
the Week honors.
2009: Came off the bench to play in all 13 games.
¾ recorded one tackle and a quarterback hurry in the eagleBank Bowl
against UCla.
2008: Played as a reserve in all 12 games as a freshman playing primarily
on special teams.
PERSONAL
Was a team captain for West side High school in Newark, N.J. for coach Brian
logan. Won 2007 state championship playing as a safety, wide receiver,
tight end and running back. Was named to the 2008 all-academic Team
as a senior and sophomore.
¾ Two-time all-skyline Conference honoree. Named all-County as a
sophomore.
¾ Has three siblings.
¾ Criminal Justice major.
WHITEHEAD’S COLLEGE STATISTICS
Year G S TT ST AT Sk Yds Int Yds TD PD FF FR Yds TD
2008 12 0 7 6 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2009 13 0 30 21 9 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 0
2010 12 8 56 34 22 2 29 1 6 0 2 2 0 0 0
2011 13 12 70 46 24 5 49 0 0 0 1 4 3 0 0
Totals 50 20 163 107 56 7 78 1 6 0 5 7 3 0 0
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