Grambling State University Athletics

2009: Played in 10 games recording 35 tackles (24 solo)…had two tackles for loss, two deflected passes and two blocked kicks

2008: Saw limited action playing in only three games…recorded two assisted tackles                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

2007:  Finished the season with five tackles…played mainly on special teams…returned five kicks for 194 yards…recovered one fumble…recorded a 24-yard kick return against Alabama A&M on Sept. 22...ran a kick back for 28 yards in hometown of Monroe, La. against Louisiana at Monroe on Nov. 9.

High School:  A member of Grambling State’s football 2006 signing class…played quarterback in high school but switched to the secondary in college…passed for 733 yards and tossed 12 touchdowns…the 2005 District 2-3A co-Offensive MVP and also named to the Monroe Newsstar’s All-Northeast Team.

Personal: Name: Derrick D. Wilhite…Born: Dec. 20, 1987…Birthplace: Monroe, La…Parents: Dexter and Lisa Wilhite…Major: Engineering.