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Dewayne White

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Dewayne White
No. 90, 99
Position:Defensive end
Personal information
Born: (1979-10-19) October 19, 1979 (age 45)
Marbury, Alabama, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:273 lb (124 kg)
Career information
High school:Marbury
College:Louisville
NFL draft:2003 / round: 2 / pick: 64
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:217
Sacks:27.0
Forced fumbles:10
Fumble recoveries:11
Interceptions:3
Defensive touchdowns:2
Stats at Pro Football Reference

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 Tampa Bay Buccaneers top overall selection 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

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