Tracy White
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Career Summary
Tracy White was a 10-season NFL linebacker and special-teams standout who played for five teams and appeared in Super Bowl XLVI with New England.
An undrafted free agent from Howard, White played 136 regular-season games for Seattle, Jacksonville, Green Bay, Philadelphia, and New England.
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Early Life
White is a native of St. Stephen, South Carolina.
Howard identified St. Stephen as White's hometown when announcing his selection to the MEAC Hall of Fame.
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College Career
White became Howard's career tackles leader and twice won MEAC Defensive Player of the Year.
He started all 44 games of his college career, led Howard in tackles every season, and finished with 500 career tackles. White earned first-team All-MEAC honors in 2000, 2001, and 2002 and was named Black College Defensive Player of the Year in 2001.
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Path to the NFL
Seattle signed White as an undrafted free agent from Howard in 2003.
He played his first two seasons with the Seahawks, then continued his career with Jacksonville, Green Bay, Philadelphia, and New England.
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NFL Career
White built a decade-long NFL career primarily through special teams and reserve linebacker roles.
New England acquired him from Philadelphia in a 2010 trade. He finished second on the Patriots in special-teams tackles in both 2010 and 2011, played all three postseason games in the 2011 season, and started Super Bowl XLVI.
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Career Accomplishments
White appeared in 136 regular-season games and started Super Bowl XLVI for New England.
His professional longevity followed a decorated college career that included two MEAC Defensive Player of the Year awards, Howard's career tackles record, and later selection to the MEAC Hall of Fame.
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Playing Style
White was valued for speed, preparation, toughness, and versatility across special teams and linebacker assignments.
Bill Belichick praised White's conditioning, work habits, football knowledge, and ability to make plays in the kicking game while contributing effectively on defense when needed.
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Legacy
White remains one of Howard's most accomplished linebackers and earned a place on the MEAC Football All-Time Team.
The conference inducted him into its Hall of Fame in 2017, and Howard later listed him among eight Bison selected to the MEAC's 50th-anniversary all-time team.
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Post-Career
After his playing career, White received major honors from the MEAC and Howard for his college achievements.
He entered the MEAC Hall of Fame in 2017 and was later chosen for the conference's football all-time team during its 50th-anniversary celebration.
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