Donte Whitner

Donte Whitner
Whitner with the Cleveland Browns in 2014
No. 20, 31, 39
PositionSafety
Personal information
Born (1985-07-24) July 24, 1985
Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
Listed height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Listed weight208 lb (94 kg)
Career information
High schoolGlenville (Cleveland)
CollegeOhio State (2003–2005)
NFL draft2006: 1st round, 8th overall pick
Career history
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles922
Sacks3
Forced fumbles11
Fumble recoveries6
Interceptions11
Defensive touchdowns2
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Donte Demetrius Whitner Sr. (born July 24, 1985) is an American former professional football player who was a safety in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Ohio State Buckeyes, and was selected by the Buffalo Bills with the eighth overall pick in the 2006 NFL draft. Whitner also played in the NFL for the San Francisco 49ers, Cleveland Browns, and Washington Redskins.