Rachaad White

Rachaad White (born January 12, 1999) is an American football running back for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). He previously played college football at Nebraska–Kearney before transferring to Mt. San Antonio College then to Arizona State and was drafted by the Buccaneers in the third round of the 2022 NFL Draft.

Rachaad White
No. 29 – Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Position:Running back
Personal information
Born: (1999-01-12) January 12, 1999
Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:214 lb (97 kg)
Career information
High school:Center
(Kansas City, Missouri)
College:
NFL Draft:2022 / Round: 3 / Pick: 91
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of 2022
Rushing yards:481
Rushing average:3.7
Rushing touchdowns:1
Receptions:50
Receiving yards:290
Receiving touchdowns:2
Return yards:244
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Early life and high school

White grew up in Kansas City, Missouri and attended Center High School.[1] As a senior, he rushed 1,325 yards and totaling over 2,000 all-purpose yards and was named first team Class 3A All-State.[2]

College career

White began his collegiate career at Nebraska–Kearney, where he redshirted as a true freshman.[3] Following the season, he transferred to Mt. San Antonio College.[4] As a sophomore, White rushed for 1,264 yards and 10 touchdowns [5]

In his first season at Arizona State, White rushed for 420 yards with five touchdowns on 42 carries while also catching eight passes for 151 yards and one touchdown.[6] He was the first Arizona State player to lead the team in both rushing and receiving yards since 1949.[7][8] As a senior, White rushed for 1,006 yards and 15 touchdowns on 182 carries and caught 43 passes for 456 yards and one touchdown.[9]

College statistics
Rachaad White Rushing Receiving
SeasonTeamGPGSAttYdsAvgLngTDRecYdsTD
2020ASU 444242010.093581511
2021ASU 11111821,0065.55015434561
Totals[10]15152241,4266.49320516072

Professional career
Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard splitVertical jumpBroad jumpBench press
6 ft 0+3⁄8 in
(1.84 m)		 214 lb
(97 kg)		 31+1⁄4 in
(0.79 m)		 9+3⁄4 in
(0.25 m)		4.48 s1.52 s2.58 s38.0 in
(0.97 m)		10 ft 5 in
(3.18 m)		20 reps
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day[11][12][13]

White was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the third round (91st overall) of the 2022 NFL Draft.[14]

He made his NFL debut in Week 1 against the Dallas Cowboys.[15] He scored his first NFL touchdown on a one-yard rush against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 4.[16] In a Week 13 matchup against the New Orleans Saints, quarterback Tom Brady threw a touchdown pass to White with 3 seconds remaining to complete a 13-point comeback and for White’s first professional touchdown reception. [17]

References
  1. Gardner, Michelle (September 29, 2021). "Versatile Arizona State running back Rachaad White doesn't mind being the workhorse". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved September 30, 2021.
  2. Denny, Brad (June 24, 2020). "'Iron sharpens iron': Rachaad White's journey has prepared him to make an impact on ASU's backfield". AZFamily. Retrieved September 30, 2021.
  3. Spratling, Shotgun (October 15, 2019). "Mt. SAC running back Rachaad White commits to UCLA". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved September 30, 2021.
  4. Gardner, Michelle (December 4, 2020). "Community college transfer Rachaad White excels for ASU after taking long road to D-I". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved September 30, 2021.
  5. Metcalfe, Jeff (May 21, 2020). "ASU football adds junior college running back". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved September 30, 2021.
  6. Haller, Doug (January 14, 2021). "Arizona State's Rachaad White and the 'Big Brother' support system behind him". The Athletic. Retrieved September 30, 2021.
  7. Nicholson, Austin (August 4, 2021). "ASU RB Rachaad White reminds Herm Edwards of HOF back Marcus Allen". ArizonaSports.com. Retrieved September 30, 2021.
  8. Haller, Doug (March 15, 2021). "Arizona State practice takeaways: Rachaad White might be even better in Year 2". The Athletic. Retrieved September 30, 2021.
  9. "NFL Draft prospect from KC's Center High on influences of Herm Edwards, Jamaal Charles". The Kansas City Star. March 3, 2022. Retrieved March 9, 2022.
  10. "Rachaad White - Football". Arizona State University Athletics. Retrieved May 15, 2022.
  11. "Rachaad White Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 15, 2022.
  12. "Rachaad White, Arizona State, RB, 2022 NFL Draft Scout, NCAA College Football". draftscout.com. Retrieved March 15, 2022.
  13. "Rachaad White 2022 NFL Draft Profile". insider.espn.com. Retrieved May 23, 2022.
  14. Schwartz, Amy (April 29, 2022). "Buccaneers Select Rachaad White With the 91st Pick of the 2022 NFL Draft". Buccaneers.com. Retrieved April 30, 2022.
  15. "Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Dallas Cowboys - September 11th, 2022". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved October 11, 2022.
  16. "Kansas City Chiefs at Tampa Bay Buccaneers - October 2nd, 2022". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved October 11, 2022.
  17. Smith, Scott (December 6, 2022). "Incredible Fourth-Quarter Rally Gives Bucs Big Prime-Time Win Over Saints". Buccaneers.com. Retrieved December 6, 2022.
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