David Whitehurst

David Whitehurst
David Whitehurst
Position(s)
Quarterback
Jersey #(s)
17
Born April 27, 1955 (1955-04-27) (age 56)
Baumholder, Germany
Career information
Year(s) 19771983
NFL Draft 1977 / Round: 8 / Pick: 206
College Furman
Professional teams
Career stats
TD-INT 28-51
Yards 6,205
QB Rating 59.2
Stats at NFL.com
Career highlights and awards
  • N/A

Charles David Whitehurst (born April 27, 1955 in Baumholder, Germany) is a former professional American football quarterback in the National Football League. He was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the 8th round of the 1977 NFL Draft. A 6'2" quarterback from Furman University, Whitehurst played seven seasons with the Packers from 1977-1983. He was with the Kansas City Chiefs in 1984 but saw no action.[1][2] Whitehurst graduated from Walker High School in DeKalb County, Georgia in 1973 after stints as both starting quarterback and outstanding baseball player.

His son Charlie played quarterback for Clemson University and is currently the 2nd string quarterback for the Seattle Seahawks. He was recently traded to the Seahawks, and signed to a 2 year, $10 million contract. His daughter Carrie also played for Clemson, but in basketball.

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Preceded by
Lynn Dickey
Green Bay Packers Starting Quarterbacks
1978-1979
Succeeded by
Lynn Dickey