Jeff White (American football)
| No. 2 | |
|---|---|
| Position: | Placekicker |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | June 10, 1948 Bronxville, New York, U.S. |
| Height: | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Weight: | 170 lb (77 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Bronxville (New York) |
| College: | UTEP (1967–1970) |
| NFL draft: | 1971: undrafted |
| Career history | |
| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Jeffrey Charles White (born June 10, 1948) is an American former professional football placekicker who played for the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the UTEP Miners.
Early life and college
Jeffrey Charles White was born on June 10, 1948, in Bronxville, New York.[1] He attended Bronxville High School in Bronxville.[1]
White played college football for the UTEP Miners of the University of Texas at El Paso. He was on the freshman team in 1967 and was a three-year letterman from 1968 to 1970.[1]
Professional career
White signed with the Kansas City Chiefs after going undrafted in the 1971 NFL draft.[2] However, he was later released.[2] He signed with the Chiefs again in 1972 but was once again released.[2]
White signed with the Miami Dolphins on February 19, 1973.[2] On August 29, 1973, he was traded to the New Orleans Saints for an undisclosed draft pick.[3][2] He was later released.[2]
On October 2, 1973, White signed with the New England Patriots after the team released Bill Bell due to poor play.[4] White played in 11 games for the Patriots during the 1973 season, converting 14 of 25 field goals and 21 of 25 extra points while also punting six times for 163 yards.[5] He was released by the Patriots in 1974.[2]
References
- ^ a b c "Jeff White". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved May 16, 2025.
- ^ a b c d e f g "Jeff White Transactions". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved May 16, 2025.
- ^ "Pro Football Transactions". The Mercury. August 30, 1973. Retrieved May 16, 2025.
- ^ "Pats Put Bill Bell On Waivers". The Daily Advertiser. Associated Press. October 3, 1973. p. 30. Retrieved May 16, 2025.
- ^ "Jeff White". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved May 16, 2025.