Benton Whitley

Benton Whitley (born February 12, 1999) is an American football outside linebacker for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Holy Cross.

Benton Whitley
No. 51 – Minnesota Vikings
Position:Outside linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1999-02-12) February 12, 1999
Springfield, Massachusetts
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:260 lb (118 kg)
Career information
High school:Minnechaug Regional
(Wilbraham, Massachusetts)
College:Holy Cross
Undrafted:2022
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Reserve/futures
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

College career

Whitley played for the Holy Cross Crusaders for five seasons.[1] He became a starter as a junior and used the extra year of eligibility granted to college athletes in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and returned to Holy Cross for a fifth season.[2] Whitley finished his college career with 111 tackles, 26.5 tackles for loss, and 15.5 sacks in 42 games played.[3]

Professional career

Los Angeles Rams

Whitley signed with the Los Angeles Rams as an undrafted free agent on April 30, 2022.[4] He was waived on August 30, 2022 and signed to the practice squad the next day.[5][6]

Kansas City Chiefs

The Kansas City Chiefs signed Whitley off the Rams' practice squad to their active roster on September 21, 2022.[7] He was waived on October 12, 2022.[8] He was signed to the Chiefs' practice squad two days later.

Minnesota Vikings

On October 19, 2022, the Minnesota Vikings signed Whitley off the Kansas City Chiefs practice squad.[9] He was waived on November 19, 2022,[10] and re-signed to the practice squad two days later.[11] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 16, 2023.[12]

References
  1. Tame, Jr., Kevin (March 8, 2022). "Local Prospect Spotlight: Benton Whitley, DE, Holy Cross". SI.com. Retrieved September 30, 2022.
  2. Toland, Jennifer. "Holy Cross defensive lineman Benton Whitley pro-level power, ability college football Springfield". Telegram & Gazette. Retrieved September 30, 2022.
  3. Goldman, Charles (September 21, 2022). "Chiefs to sign DE Benton Whitley from Rams practice squad". Chiefs Wire. USA Today. Retrieved September 30, 2022.
  4. Nutter, Gage (May 4, 2022). "Rams sign UDFA Benton Whitley, Minnechaug grad tells local athletes to 'Stay on your grind ... there is so much talent in Western Mass.'". MassLive.com. Retrieved September 26, 2022.
  5. DaSilva, Cameron (August 30, 2022). "Rams announce final roster cuts, including A.J. Arcuri and Benton Whitley". Rams Wire. USA Today. Retrieved September 29, 2022.
  6. "Rams keep QB Bryce Perkins, three undrafted rookies on roster". Los Angeles Times. August 31, 2022. Retrieved September 29, 2022.
  7. Nutter, Gage (September 22, 2022). "Chiefs sign Benton Whitley, Minnechaug alum will be on active roster". MassLive.com. Retrieved September 29, 2022.
  8. Derrick, Matt (October 12, 2022). "Chiefs Promote DT Taylor Stallworth, Sign RB Wayne Gallman to Practice Squad". ChiefsDigest.com. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
  9. Williams, Charean (2022-10-19). "Vikings sign Benton Whitley off Chiefs' practice squad". ProFootballTalk. Retrieved 2022-10-20.
  10. "Vikings Sign TE Nick Muse to Active Roster; Announce Roster Moves". Vikings.com. November 19, 2022.
  11. Tomasson, Chris (November 21, 2022). "Vikings re-sign OLB Benton Whitley to practice squad". twincities.com.
  12. Peters, Craig (January 16, 2023). "Vikings Sign 6 Players to Futures Contracts". Vikings.com.
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