Deonce Whitaker

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Deonce Whitaker
Born: (1978-10-25) October 25, 1978 (age 44)
Las Vegas, Nevada
Career information
CFL status American
Position(s) Running back
College San Jose State
High school Rancho Cucamonga High School
Career history
As player
2002 BC Lions
2003 Montreal Alouettes
2003 Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Career stats
Rushing yards634
Yards per carry4.56
Rushing TDs4
Receptions21
Receiving yards238

Deonce Terrell Whitaker (born October 25, 1978) is a former running back in the Canadian Football League. He played for the BC Lions, Montreal Alouettes and Winnipeg Blue Bombers. [1] He played college football for the San Jose State Spartans. [2]

Born in Las Vegas, Nevada, Whitaker graduated from Rancho Cucamonga High School in Rancho Cucamonga, California in 1997. [3]

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References

  1. "Deeonce Whitaker".
  2. "PROFILE / Deonce Whitaker / Spartans applaud the 'graduate'". May 25, 2001.
  3. "Deonce Whitaker". San Jose State Spartans. September 14, 2001. Retrieved June 17, 2014.