Biography

Dewayne White has proven himself as the aggressive and relentless rush end throughout his first season in Detroit, despite battling through a triceps injury that slowed him down. White set a Louisville and Conference-USA record with 37.5 sacks in 38 games during his first three seasons before forgoing his senior season before entering the 2003 NFL Draft. After being drafted in the second round by Tampa Bay he showed versatility as a solid contributor at various positions on Tampa Bay defensive line.  White earned USA Today All-Joe Team honors in 2006 after registering a career-high 52 tackles (35 solo) and tying for the team lead with 5.0 sacks (42 yards lost). In 2007, he was the first unrestricted free agent to visit Detroit offseason and signed a five-year deal with the team March 3, reuniting him with his former position coach, Lions Head Coach Rod Marinelli. Settling in as a starting defensive end, White recorded a career-high 6.5 sacks on the year – tied for second on the team.