Donte Whitner is a professional football player for the the Buffalo Bills in the National Football League. A starter since his rookie season in 2006, Whitner was the team's first pick and the eighth overall.
On April 11, 2009, Whitner was arrested outside the House of Blues in Cleveland, Ohio. Police allege that Whitner was involved in a near-riot situation and swung his arms when officers attempted to contain him. Whitner was tasered, arrested and later released.WIBV.com (Buffalo): Bills Player Tasered and Arrested in Cleveland On April 28, 2009, Whitner pleaded not guilty to charges of disorderly conduct and resisting arrest.CBSSports.com: Bills' Whitner Pleads Not Guilty to Disorderly, Resisting Charges
2007 NFL Season
Finishing third on the team in tackles with 102, Donte Whitner was the only Buffalo Bill defender to take every snap for the first fifteen games of the 2007 season. His best game came against the New England Patriots on September 23, where he had a team leading 11 tackles. His only interception of the season came in week 13 versus the Miami Dolphins.
Donte Whitner Vital Stats
- Mahalo's Guide to Buffalo Bills
- NFL.com: Career Stats
- Height: 5-10
- Weight: 208
- Rookie Year: 2006
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Fast Facts
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Born
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Hometown
Cleveland, Ohio
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Height
5'10"
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Weight
208 lbs
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Position
Safety
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Attended
Glenville High School
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College
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Major
Consumer Affairs
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Fact:
Played in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl as a senior in high school
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2005
First team All-Big Ten
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2006
NFL All-Rookie team
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Fact:
Brother, Lindsey Witten, is a defensive end for the University of Connecticut
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One son, Donte Jr, and one daughter, D'aira Denise
