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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
Complete biographical information available on Detroitlions.com.
TRANSACTIONS
¾ Drafted by the Detroit lions in the fifth round (138th overall) of the
2012 Nfl Draft.
PRO
2012:
¾ inactive in season opener vs. st. louis (9/9).
¾ saw action on special teams (first career game) in Week 2 against
san francisco (9/16), recording one special teams tackle and forcing
a fumble that led to a lions field goal in the first quarter in the game.
¾ assisted on a special teams tackle in Week 3 at Tennessee (9/23).
¾ inactive at Philadelphia (10/14).
¾ Had one special teams tackle in the lions’ 28-24 win over seattle in
Week 8 (10/28).
¾ Had one special teams tackle in Week 10 at Minnesota (11/11).
¾ Had one special teams tackle in Week 10 at Minnesota (11/11).
¾ Had two special teams tackle in Week 12 vs. Houston on Thanksgiving
Day (11/22), making it his third straight game with a special
teams tackle.
¾ Had one special teams tackle in Week 14 at Green Bay (12/9).
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 vs.
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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WHITEHEAD’S CAREER STATISTICS
Year Tm G S TT ST AT Sk Yds Int Yds TD PD FF FR Yds TD STT
2012 Det 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 8
Totals 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 8
2012 (Det)
Date opp G s TT sT aT sk sky int yds TD PD ff fr yds TD sTT
9/9 sTl 0 0 iNaCTiVe
9/16 at sf 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1
9/23 at Ten 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
9/30 MiN 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
10/14 at Phi 0 0 iNaCTiVe
10/22 at Chi 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
10/28 sea 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
11/4 at Jax 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
11/11 at Min 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
11/18 GB 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
11/22 HoU 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2
12/2 iND 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
12/9 at GB 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2
12/16 at ari 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
12/22 aTl
12/30 CHi
Totals 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 8