Markus White
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Career Summary
Markus White was a Florida State defensive end selected by Washington in the seventh round of the 2011 NFL Draft.
White completed a Florida State career that included team leadership recognition before Washington selected him 224th overall in 2011.
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Early Life
White grew up in West Palm Beach, Florida.
In a 2010 Florida State interview, White discussed growing up in West Palm Beach and the local community around his school and basketball court.
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College Career
White was a senior defensive end and leader on Florida State's defensive front.
Florida State described White as the veteran of its defensive front and its top returning player in tackles for loss entering 2010. The Seminoles also named him a permanent captain and recognized him with the team's defensive leadership award.
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Path to the NFL
Washington selected White 224th overall in the seventh round of the 2011 NFL Draft.
NFL.com's 2011 draft tracker lists White as a defensive end from Florida State selected 224th overall. Florida State's professional-player record also lists him as a seventh-round Washington selection.
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NFL Career
White appeared in one Washington game as a rookie, contributing on special teams.
Washington's 2011 game notes listed White as having appeared against Miami on November 13, with action on special teams. NFL.com later identified him as a Washington linebacker in 2012 preseason coverage.
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Career Accomplishments
White was a Florida State permanent captain, received the Seminoles' defensive leadership award, and became a 2011 NFL draft choice.
Florida State named White a permanent captain for 2010 and presented him its defensive leadership award. Washington selected him in the seventh round of the following NFL Draft.
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Playing Style
White was documented as a defensive end at Florida State and an outside linebacker in Washington's professional context.
Florida State described White as a defensive end on its veteran defensive front. NFL.com listed him as a linebacker in Washington preseason coverage, reflecting his professional positional usage.
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Legacy
White's documented legacy centers on leadership at Florida State and his Washington draft selection.
As a Florida State permanent captain and defensive leadership award recipient, White entered the NFL when Washington selected him in the 2011 draft.
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