Kevin White - NFL Career Overview

Position: Wide Receiver (WR)
Date of Birth: June 25, 1992
College: West Virginia University

Career Timeline

• Chicago Bears (2016 - 2019)
  • Drafted 7th overall in the 2015 NFL Draft by the Chicago Bears.
  • Injuries plagued his early career, limiting him to 5 games in his first two seasons.
  • Best statistical season came in 2018, where he recorded 25 receptions for 285 yards.
• Arizona Cardinals (2019)
  • Signed by the Cardinals in 2019, but did not have significant impact during his time there.
  • Limited opportunities due to a deep receiving corps and injuries.
• San Francisco 49ers (2020)
  • Joined the 49ers practice squad in 2020 but was not elevated to the active roster.
  • Continued to work on his craft and recovery from previous injuries.
• New Orleans Saints (2021 - 2022)
  • Signed to the Saints practice squad in 2021.
  • Spent two seasons with the Saints, providing depth at the wide receiver position.
  • Did not see significant game action but contributed to practice and training efforts.

Highlights and Accomplishments

• Known for his speed and athleticism coming out of college, where he was a standout receiver at West Virginia.
• Despite a career marred by injuries, White showed resilience and determination to continue pursuing his NFL career.
• Had impressive college statistics, recording 109 receptions for 1,447 yards and 10 touchdowns in his final season at West Virginia.

Kevin White's NFL journey has been characterized by both potential and adversity. While injuries limited his productivity at the professional level, his talent and work ethic have continued to earn him opportunities within the league. He remains a notable figure for his collegiate success and the challenges he faced in his transition to the NFL.