Jonathan Wilhite facts for kids
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| Position: | Cornerback | ||||||||
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| Born: | February 23, 1984 Monroe, Louisiana, U.S. |
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| Height: | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 183 lb (83 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school: | Ouachita Parish (LA) | ||||||||
| College: | Butler Community College (2004) Auburn (2005–2007) |
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| NFL Draft: | 2008 / Round: 4 / Pick: 129 | ||||||||
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Jonathan Wilhite, born on February 23, 1984, is a former American football player. He played as a cornerback, a defensive position. Jonathan played college football for Auburn University. He was chosen by the New England Patriots in the 2008 NFL draft. He also played for the Denver Broncos and Chicago Bears.
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Early Life and High School Football
Jonathan grew up in Monroe, Louisiana. He went to Ouachita Parish High School. There, he played football as a running back and a receiver. He was recognized as one of the best players in his area.
College Football Career
Jonathan played college football for two different schools. First, he attended a junior college. Then, he moved to a larger university.
Playing at Butler Community College
After high school, Jonathan went to Butler County Community College in 2004. He had a great year there. He made 44 tackles and blocked seven passes. He also caught five interceptions from opposing teams. Because of his strong performance, he was named to the National Junior College All-American team. He was also considered the best junior college cornerback in the country.
Time at Auburn University
Jonathan then transferred to Auburn University to play for the Auburn Tigers.
2005 Season
In 2005, Jonathan played in 12 games for Auburn. He started seven of those games. He was very good at breaking up passes. He had seven pass deflections that season. He also made 47 tackles, which was the fifth-highest on his team. In one game against Kentucky, he made seven tackles and had an interception. This earned him the title of SEC Defensive Player of the Week.
2006 Season
As a junior in 2006, Jonathan started 10 games. He made 24 tackles during the season. He had six tackles against Alabama. Unfortunately, he got injured in a game against LSU. This injury kept him from playing in the Cotton Bowl Classic.
2007 Season
In his final year at Auburn in 2007, Jonathan started six games. He played both as a cornerback and a nickelback. He recorded 30 tackles, one sack, and recovered a fumble. He also had two interceptions and two pass deflections. During his time at Auburn, Jonathan was known for his funny personality. He often made his teammates and coaches laugh with his impressions.
Professional Football Career
Jonathan Wilhite was drafted into the NFL in 2008. He played for several teams during his professional career.
New England Patriots
The New England Patriots chose Jonathan in the fourth round of the 2008 NFL draft. He signed his contract with them in July. His first NFL game was on September 7, 2008. He had a season-high six tackles in a game against the St. Louis Rams. His first career interception was against the Oakland Raiders. Jonathan became a starter for the Patriots in the last four weeks of his first season.
In 2009, Jonathan played in 14 games for the Patriots. He started eight of those games. He made two interceptions and 45 tackles. He also defended five passes. In 2010, he played in the first nine games. He then missed four games because of a hip injury. He ended the season with 20 tackles. He was later placed on injured reserve due to a hamstring injury. The Patriots waived him on August 29, 2011.
Denver Broncos
Jonathan signed with the Denver Broncos on September 4, 2011. He played one season with them.
Chicago Bears
On April 5, 2012, Jonathan signed with the Chicago Bears. However, he was waived by the team on August 31, 2012.
Personal Life
In 2011, Jonathan Wilhite married Sheena Davis.
