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KERRITH WHYTE FLORIDA ATLANTIC RB
Prospect Info
COLLEGE Florida Atlantic
HOMETOWN Loxahatchee, FL
CLASS r-Junior
HEIGHT 5' 10"
WEIGHT 197 lbs
ARMS 29 7/8”
HANDS 9 1/2”
Player Bio
Whyte did not get a chance to become a star at FAU because of the presence of Devin "Motor" Singletary. However, before leaving school a year early, the Loxahatchee, Florida native did earn second-team All-Conference USA nod as a returner (19-545-28.7, one TD in kickoffs) and honorable mention as a running back (134-866-6.5, eight TDs rushing; 10-160-16.0, two TDs receiving). Whyte was an honorable mention all-conference pick as a kick returner as a redshirt freshman in 2016 (39-1,002-25.7) and a sophomore in 2017 (23-568-24.7, one TD). He received some carries in those seasons (43-145-3.4, one TD in 2016; 55-347-6.3, two TDs in 2017) while also becoming a target in the passing game over time (5-21-4.2 in 2016; 7-46-6.6 in 2017; 10-160-16.0, two TDs in 2018).
Analysis
By Lance Zierlein NFL Analyst
Draft Projection Round 7-Priority free agent
NFL Comparison Jordan Todman
Overview
Whyte put together impressive production in 2018 despite getting half the carries of celebrated starter, Devin Singletary. He is more of a slasher than a pure runner and is much more comfortable with clear points of entry or with plays flowing wide. He can stick and go with excellent burst and is physical by nature. He has complementary back size and lacks consistent third down skill, but his speed could make him a developmental backup and starting kick returner.
Strengths
10 touchdowns in 144 touches from scrimmage in 2018
Tough, explosive runner with good early pace
One-cut talent with burst to drive past second level
Decisive in his attack
Good foot quickness to manage tight quarters
Has speed to turn corner wide
Runs aggressively through contact with above-average balance
Late hip slip to elude angle tackles
Willing to sit and square blitzers
Career average of 26.1 yards per kick return
Hits it downhill with no-nonsense return style
Weaknesses
Needs to learn to press line of scrimmage with discipline
Vision is below average
Ramrod running style leaves yards on the field
Needs more finesse in finding tracks between the tackles
Tardy in setting up tacklers to miss
Finds more traffic than he should
Blinders come up once he hits "go gear." Double catches passes and inconsistent tracking it
Loses sight of twists and blitzers and gets quarterback hit
Sources Tell Us
"Singletary gets all the attention, but Whyte is the more explosive of the two and he might end up surprising people." -- Running backs coach for AFC team
KERRITH WHYTE FLORIDA ATLANTIC RB
Prospect Info
COLLEGE Florida Atlantic
HOMETOWN Loxahatchee, FL
CLASS r-Junior
HEIGHT 5' 10"
WEIGHT 197 lbs
ARMS 29 7/8”
HANDS 9 1/2”
Player Bio
Whyte did not get a chance to become a star at FAU because of the presence of Devin "Motor" Singletary. However, before leaving school a year early, the Loxahatchee, Florida native did earn second-team All-Conference USA nod as a returner (19-545-28.7, one TD in kickoffs) and honorable mention as a running back (134-866-6.5, eight TDs rushing; 10-160-16.0, two TDs receiving). Whyte was an honorable mention all-conference pick as a kick returner as a redshirt freshman in 2016 (39-1,002-25.7) and a sophomore in 2017 (23-568-24.7, one TD). He received some carries in those seasons (43-145-3.4, one TD in 2016; 55-347-6.3, two TDs in 2017) while also becoming a target in the passing game over time (5-21-4.2 in 2016; 7-46-6.6 in 2017; 10-160-16.0, two TDs in 2018).
Analysis
By Lance Zierlein NFL Analyst
Draft Projection Round 7-Priority free agent
NFL Comparison Jordan Todman
Overview
Whyte put together impressive production in 2018 despite getting half the carries of celebrated starter, Devin Singletary. He is more of a slasher than a pure runner and is much more comfortable with clear points of entry or with plays flowing wide. He can stick and go with excellent burst and is physical by nature. He has complementary back size and lacks consistent third down skill, but his speed could make him a developmental backup and starting kick returner.
Strengths
10 touchdowns in 144 touches from scrimmage in 2018
Tough, explosive runner with good early pace
One-cut talent with burst to drive past second level
Decisive in his attack
Good foot quickness to manage tight quarters
Has speed to turn corner wide
Runs aggressively through contact with above-average balance
Late hip slip to elude angle tackles
Willing to sit and square blitzers
Career average of 26.1 yards per kick return
Hits it downhill with no-nonsense return style
Weaknesses
Needs to learn to press line of scrimmage with discipline
Vision is below average
Ramrod running style leaves yards on the field
Needs more finesse in finding tracks between the tackles
Tardy in setting up tacklers to miss
Finds more traffic than he should
Blinders come up once he hits "go gear." Double catches passes and inconsistent tracking it
Loses sight of twists and blitzers and gets quarterback hit
Sources Tell Us
"Singletary gets all the attention, but Whyte is the more explosive of the two and he might end up surprising people." -- Running backs coach for AFC team