22 Facts About Jordan Whitehead

Jordan Tyler Whitehead was born on March 18,1997 and is an American professional football safety.

Jordan Whitehead played on both sides of the ball for Central Valley and was a starter since his freshman year.

Jordan Whitehead totaled 35 touchdowns along with tallying 97 tackles and seven interceptions.

Jordan Whitehead committed to play football for the Pittsburgh Panthers on October 3,2014, choosing the Panthers over Penn State and West Virginia.

Jordan Whitehead was named the ACC's Rookie of the Year and Defensive Rookie of the Year by the Atlantic Coast Sports Media Association along with being named to USA Today's All-American Team, being named the ACC's Defensive Rookie of the Year, and being named to the ACC's All-Conference Third-team.

In 2016, Jordan Whitehead played in Pitt's first nine games before missing their last three due to injury.

In nine games, Jordan Whitehead compiled 65 tackles, one interception returned 59 yards for a touchdown, two pass deflections and a forced fumble along with rushing for 98 yards on nine attempts.

Jordan Whitehead was awarded a second-team all ACC spot, even though he did not play all 12 games.

Head coach Dirk Koetter named Chris Conte and Justin Evans the starting safeties to begin the season, with Jordan Whitehead listed as a backup behind Keith Tandy and Isaiah Johnson.

Jordan Whitehead was inactive for the Buccaneers' Week 4 loss at the Chicago Bears due to a shoulder and hamstring injury.

On October 14,2018, Jordan Whitehead earned his first career start after Chris Conte was placed on injured reserve due to a knee injury.

Jordan Whitehead finished his rookie season in 2018 with 76 combined tackles and four pass deflections in 15 games and 11 starts.

Head coach Bruce Arians named Jordan Whitehead the starting strong safety to begin the regular season, alongside free safety Mike Edwards.

Jordan Whitehead finished his sophomore season in 2019 with a total of 69 combined tackles, nine pass deflections, one interception, and one fumble recovery in 14 games and 14 starts.

Jordan Whitehead finished the 2020 NFL season with 76 combined tackles, four pass deflections, two interceptions, two sacks, one forced fumble, and a single fumble recovery while starting all 16 games, marking his first full season of his career.

Jordan Whitehead injured his shoulder and hamstring during the game and was listed as questionable leading up to the Super Bowl.

In Week 1 of the 2023 season, Jordan Whitehead intercepted Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen three times, eclipsing his career high in interceptions for an entire season up to that point.

Jordan Whitehead was named AFC Defensive Player of the Week for his performance.

On March 13,2024, Jordan Whitehead signed a two-year contract to return to the Buccaneers.

On January 4,2025, Jordan Whitehead was involved in a car accident on his way to the Buccaneers practice facility.

Jordan Whitehead suffered injuries severe enough to be placed Non-Football Injury list, ruling him out for several weeks including the Buccaneers' season finale against the New Orleans Saints to clinch the NFC South division title.

Jordan Whitehead is a cousin of fellow former New York Jet and Pro Football Hall of Fame cornerback Darrelle Revis.