Ronyell Whitaker

Infobox NFLactive


currentteam=Detroit Lions
currentnumber=41
currentposition=Cornerback
birthdate=birth date and age|1979|3|19
birthplace=Norfolk, Virginia
heightft=5
heightin=9
weight=196
debutyear=2003
debutteam=Tampa Bay Buccaneers
college=Virginia Tech
undraftedyear=2003
pastteams=
* Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2003-2004)
* Minnesota Vikings (2006-2007)
* Detroit Lions (2008-present)
status=Active
highlights=
* All-NFL Europe (2006)
nfl=WHI044204

Ronyell Whitaker (born March 19, 1979 in Norfolk, Virginia) is an American football cornerback for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League. He was signed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent in 2003. He played college football at Virginia Tech.

Whitaker has also played for the Minnesota Vikings.

Early years

Whitaker graduated from Lake Taylor Sr. High School in Norfolk, Virginia.

Professional career

In 2006 he led NFL Europe in interceptions and defensive touchdowns, with 141 return yards and two touchdowns, and was named to the All NFL Europe team. In one of his games in the NFLE in 2006, his 100-yard interception return for a score was his team's sole touchdown of the game.

On November 6, 2007, the Vikings released him.

Personal

His roommate at Virginia Tech was Michael Vick. He is the nephew of former professional boxer Pernell "Sweet Pea" Whitaker, whom Ronyell trains with in the off-season.

External links

* [http://www.hokiesports.com/football/players/2002/whitaker.html Virginia Tech Hokies bio]