Danta Whitaker

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Danta Whitaker
No. 82, 85, 88
Position: Tight end
Personal information
Born: (1964-03-14) March 14, 1964 (age 60)
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:252 lb (114 kg)
Career information
High school: Atlanta (GA) George
College: Mississippi Valley State
NFL draft: 1988  / round: 7 / pick: 186
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Receptions:9
Receiving yards:74
Touchdowns:1
Player stats at PFR

Danta Whitaker (born March 14, 1964) is an American former professional football tight end. [1] The New York Giants selected him in the seventh round of the 1988 NFL draft. [2] He played college football at Mississippi Valley State.

Whitaker has also played for the Kansas City Chiefs, San Antonio Riders, Minnesota Vikings and Chicago Bears.

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References

  1. "NFL All-Time Players". NFL.com. Retrieved October 24, 2010.
  2. "1988 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved September 23, 2023.