31 Facts About Lucky Whitehead

Lucky Whitehead has been a member of the Dallas Cowboys, New York Jets, Winnipeg Blue Bombers, and BC Lions.

Lucky Whitehead is a Grey Cup champion after winning with the Blue Bombers in 2019 and was named a CFL All-Star in 2021.

Lucky Whitehead attended George C Round Elementary and Osbourn High School where he played wide receiver and cornerback on the football team, while being named All-Conference as a senior.

Lucky Whitehead first attended Dean College in Franklin, Massachusetts, where he played wide receiver and return specialist for the Bulldogs, receiving All-American and All-Conference honors.

Lucky Whitehead had a 73-yard punt return for a touchdown in his last college game against the Old Dominion Monarchs.

Lucky Whitehead was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Dallas Cowboys after the 2015 NFL draft.

Lucky Whitehead made the team as one of the players that was looked upon to replace the departed Dwayne Harris special teams production.

Lucky Whitehead was used on offense with special runs designed for him.

Lucky Whitehead finished the 2015 season with 10 rushes for 107 yards and six receptions for 16 yards.

In Week 6 against the Green Bay Packers, Lucky Whitehead caught a career-long 35-yard reception from quarterback Dak Prescott, as well as a season-long 26 yard run.

Lucky Whitehead experienced problems during the season, like his critical fumble during a run against the Minnesota Vikings.

Lucky Whitehead remained more effective as a runner out of the backfield than at wide receiver, and was inconsistent as a return specialist.

Lucky Whitehead shared the returner role with Beasley and running back Lance Dunbar, especially in critical situations, when better ball security was required.

Lucky Whitehead had a total of three fumbles, losing two.

On July 24,2017, it was revealed that Lucky Whitehead was facing misdemeanor petty larceny charges stemming from an arrest in June having stolen $25 of goods from a Wawa convenience store in Prince William County, Virginia and skipped court summons.

On July 26,2017, Lucky Whitehead was claimed off waivers by the New York Jets.

Lucky Whitehead was released by the team on September 11,2017.

Lucky Whitehead was re-signed to the Jets' practice squad on November 24,2017.

Lucky Whitehead was promoted to the active roster on December 30,2017.

Lucky Whitehead signed with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League on May 9,2019.

Lucky Whitehead had a breakout performance in Week 3 of the 2019 regular season, catching 7 passes for 155 yards with two touchdowns.

Lucky Whitehead finished the year with 52 catches for 521 yards and two touchdowns, one rushing touchdown, and one kickoff return for a score in 15 regular season games.

Lucky Whitehead was on the injured list during the Blue Bombers' playoff run, but was part of the 107th Grey Cup championship team.

Lucky Whitehead did not play in 2020 following the cancellation of the 2020 CFL season and became a free agent in 2021.

On October 4,2021, the Lions announced that Lucky Whitehead would undergo surgery after breaking his hand in during a Week 9 loss to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.

At the time of the injury Lucky Whitehead was second in the league in receiving yards with 665, trailing only Kenny Lawler.

Lucky Whitehead finished with 60 receptions for 932 yards and four touchdowns in just 12 games played as he was named a CFL All-Star for the first time in his career.

On July 8,2024, it was announced that Lucky Whitehead had signed with the Blue Bombers.

Lucky Whitehead played in 10 regular season games in 2024 where he recorded 14 receptions for 115 yards and a touchdown, three carries for 11 yards, 47 punt returns for 524 yards, and 22 kickoff returns for 477 yards.

In July 2017, Lucky Whitehead posted on Instagram that his dog, Blitz, was stolen and held for ransom.

Lucky Whitehead said that he refused to write a check for $10,000, as the perpetrator initially demanded, but agreed to pay an undisclosed amount of money after making sure Blitz was okay.