Cody White
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Career Summary
Cody White was an Illinois State offensive lineman who signed with the Houston Texans as an undrafted free agent in 2012. He spent three seasons with the organization and appeared in one NFL game.
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Early Life
White was from Columbus, Ohio. His Texans bio documented that he also competed in basketball and track while growing up.
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High School
White was a three-year starter at Normal West High School. He earned Bloomington Pantagraph All-Area recognition and all-state honorable mention as a senior, qualified regionally in shot put, and set the school's single-season and career basketball scoring records.
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College Career
At Illinois State, White played 43 career games with 21 starts. Originally recruited as a tight end, he moved to the offensive line in 2010 and earned honorable mention All-Missouri Valley Football Conference recognition in 2011.
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Path to the NFL
White signed with Houston as an undrafted free agent on May 14, 2012. After his preseason release, he joined the Texans practice squad on September 3 and was promoted to the active roster in October.
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NFL Career
White played one NFL game for Houston in 2013, making his NFL debut at guard against San Francisco on October 6. He had been inactive for 11 games in 2012, and Houston listed him as waived/injured in July 2014.
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Career Accomplishments
White earned honorable mention All-Missouri Valley Football Conference recognition in 2011 after converting from tight end to offensive line at Illinois State.
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Playing Style
White played guard and was also identified in Texans materials as capable of playing center. NFL.com listed him at 6-foot-3 and 303 pounds.
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Legacy
White's path from a recruited tight end to an all-conference-caliber Illinois State offensive lineman led to an undrafted opportunity with Houston and one regular-season NFL appearance.
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