Kerrith Whyte Explained

Kerrith Whyte
Position:Running back
Birth Date:October 31, 1996
Birth Place:Loxahatchee, Florida, U.S.
Height Ft:5
Height In:10
Weight Lb:204
High School:Seminole Ridge
College:Florida Atlantic (2015–2018)
Draftyear:2019
Draftround:7
Draftpick:222
Pastteams:
Statlabel1:Rushing yards
Statvalue1:122
Statlabel2:Rushing average
Statvalue2:5.1
Statlabel4:Receptions
Statvalue4:1
Statlabel5:Receiving yards
Statvalue5:9

Kerrith Whyte Jr. (born October 31, 1996) is an American football running back who is a free agent. He played college football at Florida Atlantic, and was selected by the Chicago Bears in the seventh round of the 2019 NFL draft. He has also played for the Pittsburgh Steelers, Buffalo Bills, Jacksonville Jaguars, and the Green Bay Packers

College career

Whyte attended Florida Atlantic, where he spent his career behind starting back Devin Singletary. In 2018, Whyte recorded a career-high 134 carries for 866 yards and eight touchdowns, along with 19 kickoff returns for an average of 28.7 yards and a touchdown.[1]

He ended his FAU career with 232 total carries for 1,358 and 11 touchdowns, 22 receptions for 327 yards and two touchdowns, and an 81 kickoff return for 26.1 average yards and two scores.

Professional career

Pre-draft

Before the 2019 NFL draft, Whyte participated at FAU's Pro Day, where he recorded a 40-yard dash time of 4.36 seconds; the time would have been the second fastest at the NFL Scouting Combine.[2]

Chicago Bears

In the seventh round, the Chicago Bears drafted Whyte with the 222nd overall pick.[3] Bears running back coach Charles London had conducted a private workout with Whyte at FAU prior to the draft. He signed his four-year rookie contract on May 13.[4] He was waived on September 26 and re-signed to the practice squad the next day.[5] [6]

Pittsburgh Steelers

On November 16, 2019, Whyte was signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers off the Bears' practice squad.[7] Due to injuries to the Steelers' top running backs, on December 8, 2019, Whyte accounted for 74 total yards in a win against the Arizona Cardinals. In the 2019 season, Whyte totaled 24 carries for 122 rushing yards in six games.[8]

On September 5, 2020, Whyte was waived by the Steelers.[9]

Detroit Lions

On September 9, 2020, Whyte was signed to the Detroit Lions' practice squad. He was placed on the practice squad/injured list on October 6.[10]

Buffalo Bills

On August 24, 2021, Whyte signed a one-year deal with the Buffalo Bills.[11] He was waived six days later.[12]

Jacksonville Jaguars

On October 12, 2021, Whyte was signed to the Jacksonville Jaguars' practice squad.[13] The Jaguars released him on November 8.[14]

Green Bay Packers (first stint)

The Green Bay Packers signed Whyte to their practice squad on November 16, 2021.[15] He was released on November 25.[16]

Denver Broncos

On November 30, 2021, Whyte was signed to the Denver Broncos practice squad.[17] He was released on December 21.[18]

Green Bay Packers (second stint)

On December 29, 2021, Whyte was again signed to the Green Bay Packers practice squad.[19]

Memphis Showboats

Whyte signed with the Tampa Bay Bandits of the United States Football League on November 3, 2022.[20] He and all other Bandits players were transferred to the Memphis Showboats after it was announced that the Bandits were taking a hiatus and that the Showboats were joining the league.[21] Whyte was released on April 10,[22] and re-signed on April 25.[23] He was released on March 10, 2024.[24]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Mayer . Larry . April 27, 2019 . Bears pick RB Kerrith Whyte in Round 7 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20190427224850/https://www.chicagobears.com/news/bears-pick-rb-kerrith-whyte-in-round-7 . April 27, 2019 . April 27, 2019 . Chicago Bears.
  2. Web site: Evenson . John . April 24, 2019 . FAU's Kerrith Whyte confident that this could be a 'special' NFL Draft for him . April 27, 2019 . WPEC.
  3. Web site: 2019 NFL Draft Listing . May 18, 2023 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  4. News: Campbell . Rich . May 13, 2019 . Bears sign draft picks Riley Ridley, Kerrith Whyte and Stephen Denmark . . May 13, 2019.
  5. News: Finley . Patrick . September 26, 2019 . Bears cut rookie RB Kerrith Whyte, re-sign TE Bradley Sowell . . September 26, 2019.
  6. News: Barbieri . Alyssa . September 27, 2019 . Bears sign RB Kerrith Whyte Jr. to practice squad . . Bears Wire . September 27, 2019.
  7. Web site: Varley . Teresa . November 16, 2019 . Steelers sign Cain, Whyte . November 16, 2019 . Pittsburgh Steelers.
  8. Web site: Kerrith Whyte 2019 Game Log . January 23, 2020 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  9. Web site: Varley, Teresa . September 6, 2020 . Steelers make moves to get to 53-man roster . Steelers.com.
  10. News: October 6, 2020 . Kerrith Whyte: Lands on practice squad IR . CBSSports.com . October 26, 2020.
  11. Web site: August 23, 2021 . Bills sign RB Kerrith Whyte and CB Tim Harris . BuffaloBills.com.
  12. Web site: August 30, 2021 . Bills release three players . BuffaloBills.com . August 31, 2021 . September 1, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210901003223/https://www.buffalobills.com/news/bills-release-three-players . dead .
  13. Web site: October 12, 2021 . Roster Moves: Jaguars sign RB Whyte Jr., OL Hocker and WR Imatorbhebhe to practice squad . Jaguars.com.
  14. Web site: November 8, 2021 . Roster Moves: 2 signed to practice squad, 1 released . Jaguars.com.
  15. Web site: November 16, 2021 . Packers place LB Whitney Mercilus on injured reserve . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20211116224101/https://www.packers.com/news/packers-place-lb-whitney-mercilus-on-injured-reserve . November 16, 2021 . November 16, 2021 . Packers.com.
  16. Web site: November 25, 2021 . Packers sign LB Nate Orchard to practice squad . Packers.com . November 27, 2021 . November 27, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211127182150/https://www.packers.com/news/packers-sign-lb-nate-orchard-to-practice-squad . dead .
  17. Web site: DiLalla, Aric . November 30, 2021 . Broncos sign RB Kerrith Whyte Jr., T Adrian Ealy to practice squad . DenverBroncos.com.
  18. Web site: DiLalla, Aric . December 21, 2021 . Broncos activate RB Mike Boone from Reserve/COVID-19 list, place FB/TE Andrew Beck on IR . DenverBroncos.com.
  19. Web site: Packers activate CB Jaire Alexander off injured reserve . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20211229210132/https://www.packers.com/news/packers-activate-cb-jaire-alexander-off-injured-reserve-2021 . December 29, 2021 . December 29, 2021 . packers.com.
  20. 1588307170478546944 . USFLBandits . Free Agent Signings . November 3, 2022 . November 5, 2022.
  21. Web site: Knight . Joey . Tampa Bay Bandits won't play in United States Football League in 2023 . December 1, 2022 . tampabay.com.
  22. 1645456607369736193 . USFLShowboats . Released . April 10, 2023 . April 11, 2023.
  23. 1650892436804075525 . USFLShowboats . Free Agent Signings . April 25, 2023 . April 25, 2023.
  24. News: UFL Teams Set their Training Camp Rosters to 58 . UFLBoard.com . March 10, 2024 . March 10, 2024.

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