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DeAndrew White

White with the San Francisco 49ers in the 2015 NFL preseason
No. 18, 11
Position:	Wide receiver
Personal information
Born:	(1991-10-16) October 16, 1991 (age 34) Houston, Texas, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:	192 lb (87 kg)
Career information
High school:	North Shore (Houston)
College:	Alabama
Undrafted:	2015
Career history
San Francisco 49ers (2015) New England Patriots (2016)* Houston Texans (2017) Denver Broncos (2018)* Carolina Panthers (2018–2019) Baltimore Ravens (2020)
Career highlights and awards
Super Bowl champion (LI) 2× BCS national champion (2011, 2012)
Career NFL statistics
Games played: 16 Receptions: 7 Receiving yards: 93
Player stats at PFR

DeAndrew White (born October 16, 1991) is a former professional football player. He played as a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL). White played college football for the Alabama Crimson Tide. He joined the San Francisco 49ers in 2015. White was part of the New England Patriots team that won Super Bowl LI. They defeated the Atlanta Falcons in that championship game.

DeAndrew White's Early Football Journey

DeAndrew White attended North Shore High School. He was a highly rated player there. Experts like Scout.com ranked him as one of the best wide receiver prospects. He was also chosen to play in the 2010 U.S. Army All-American Game. This game features top high school football players.

College Football Career at Alabama

White chose to play college football at the University of Alabama. He was considered a very talented player.

Freshman and Sophomore Seasons

In his first year, White caught 14 passes for 151 yards. He also scored 2 touchdowns. In 2012, he became a starting player. However, he injured his knee during a game against Ole Miss. This injury caused him to miss the rest of that season. He finished 2012 with 8 catches for 105 yards.

Junior and Senior Seasons

White had his best college season in 2013. He gained over 100 yards in a game against Oklahoma. He finished that season with 32 catches for 534 yards and 4 touchdowns. In 2014, he got injured early in the season. He returned to play against Florida. His best game that year was against Missouri. He had 4 catches for 101 yards and 1 touchdown. White ended his final college season with 40 catches for 504 yards and 4 touchdowns.

DeAndrew White's Professional NFL Career

After college, DeAndrew White began his professional football career. He played for several teams in the NFL.

Time with the San Francisco 49ers

White signed with the San Francisco 49ers in May 2015. This was after the NFL draft. As a rookie, he played in four games. He mostly played on special teams. He returned 6 kickoffs for 142 yards. He also caught 2 passes for 18 yards. The 49ers released him in September 2016.

Winning a Super Bowl with the New England Patriots

In September 2016, White joined the New England Patriots' practice squad. While with the Patriots, he became a Super Bowl champion. The Patriots won Super Bowl LI by defeating the Atlanta Falcons. White was re-signed by the Patriots in May 2017 but was released later that year.

Playing for the Houston Texans

White signed with the Houston Texans in August 2017. He was later placed on injured reserve due to a groin injury. He was released from injured reserve in August 2017. He rejoined the Texans' practice squad in November 2017. He was moved to the active roster in December 2017. The Texans waived him in August 2018.

Short Stays with Other Teams

White was briefly with the Denver Broncos in August 2018. He was then waived by them. In September 2018, he joined the Carolina Panthers' practice squad. He was released and then re-signed by the Panthers in December 2018.

Return to the Carolina Panthers

White signed a new contract with the Panthers in December 2018. He was waived during final roster cuts in August 2019. He then rejoined their practice squad. He was promoted to the active roster in October 2019. The Panthers re-signed White again in March 2020. He was released in August 2020.

Final Season with the Baltimore Ravens

White had tryouts with the Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens in August 2020. He signed with the Ravens on August 25, 2020. However, he was placed on injured reserve a few days later. White did not return to the Ravens after the 2020 season.