Quarterback Pat White plays for the Miami Dolphins of the NFL. White was selected 44th overall in the second round of the 2009 NFL draft from West Virginia. He holds the record for the most yards rushed by a quarterback in NCAA history.
White was also selected in the 48th round of the 2009 MLB draft by the New York Yankeeshttp://www.profootballtalk.com/2009/06/12/pat-white-drafted-again/ after previously being drafted by the Anaheim Angels coming out of high school.
Head Injury
During the Dolphins' game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on January 3, 2009, White received a helmet-to-helmet hit while running the ball and was carted off the field. Steelers defensive back Ike Taylor made the hit with 2:05 remaining in the 3rd quarter. The game was delayed for over eight minutes as doctors and trainers aided White before he was transported to Broward General Hospital. A team spokesman says White "seems to be OK in terms of movement" but would remain at the hospital under observation with a concussion.http://abcnews.go.com/Sports/wireStory?id=9468651 http://www.postgazette.com/pg/10003/1025536-66.stm
College Career
White entered West Virginia University in 2004, where he was redshirted, but helped relay signals to the Mountaineers. He saw playing time in 2005, making his first start, scoring eight touchdowns and recording 952 rushing yards. White continued to start for the Mountaineers as a sophomore in 2006, including scoring three touchdowns, 131 passing yards and 145 rushing yards in the Gator Bowl. In 2007, he saw career-high numbers, tallying 1724 passing and 1335 rushing yards.ESPN.com: Pat White Stats
On November 22, 2008, White set a NCAA record for career-rushing yards by a quarterback with 4,292.ESPN.com: White Sets NCAA QB Rushing Mark with 4,292 Career Yds... He went on to help the Mountaineers defeat North Carolina in the Meineke Car Care Bowl, becoming the first starting quarterback to win four bowl games.
College Football Highlights
- 2005: ESPN.com All-ConferenceWest Virginia University Mountaineers: Pat White
- 2005: Freshman All-AmericanWest Virginia University Mountaineers: Pat White
- 2006: West Virginia MVPWest Virginia University Mountaineers: Pat White
- 2006: Big East offensive player of the yearWest Virginia University Mountaineers: Pat White
- 2006: All-Big East, All-ECACWest Virginia University Mountaineers: Pat White
- 2006: Gator Bowl MVPWest Virginia University Mountaineers: Pat White
- 2007: Fiesta Bowl offensive MVPWest Virginia University Mountaineers: Pat White
- 2007: ESPN All-Bowl TeamWest Virginia University Mountaineers: Pat White
- 2007: West Virginia MVPWest Virginia University Mountaineers: Pat White
- 2007: Big East offensive player of the yearWest Virginia University Mountaineers: Pat White
Pat White WVU Highlights
Pat White Block and Touchdown Run
Pat White makes a block for Steve Slaton and later runs for a touchdown against UConn in 2007.