Rachaad White (born January 12, 1999) is an American professional

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for the

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of the

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(NFL). He played

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for the

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before transferring to Mt. San Antonio College then to the

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. He was selected by the Buccaneers in the third round of the

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Early life

White grew up in

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and attended Center High School. 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.

College career

White began his collegiate career at the

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, where he redshirted as a true freshman. Following the season, he transferred to Mt. San Antonio College. As a sophomore, White rushed for 1,264 yards and 10 touchdowns White transferred to

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prior to the 2020 season. In his first season with the Sun Devils, White rushed for 420 yards with five touchdowns on 42 carries while also catching eight passes for 151 yards and one touchdown. He was the first Arizona State player to lead the team in both rushing and receiving yards since 1949. 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. He had 28 carries for 202 rushing yards and three rushing touchdowns against

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on November 6. One week later, he had 32 carries for 184 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns against

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College statistics

Professional career

White was drafted by the

in the third round (91st overall) of the

. He made his NFL debut in Week 1 against the

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. He scored his first NFL touchdown on a one-yard rush against the

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in Week 4. In Week 10, against the

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, he got the start and had 22 carries for 105 rushing yards in the 21–16 victory. In a Week 13 matchup against the

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, quarterback

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threw a touchdown pass to White with three seconds remaining to complete a 13-point comeback and for White's first professional touchdown reception. Overall, White finished the 2022 season with 129 carries for 481 rushing yards and one rushing touchdown to go along with 50 receptions for 290 receiving yards and two receiving touchdowns. He appeared in all 17 games and started the last eight games of the regular season and the Buccaneers' playoff game.

NFL career statistics

Regular season

Postseason

References

External links

Tampa Bay BuccaneersArizona State Sun Devils bioMt. San Antonio Mounties bioNebraska–Kearney Lopers Bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:White, Rachaad Living people American football running backs Arizona State Sun Devils football players Players of American football from Kansas City, Missouri Mt. SAC Mounties football players Nebraska–Kearney Lopers football players 1999 births Tampa Bay Buccaneers players