Maryland

Whyte
Pos: | OLB/RB |
Ht/Wt: | 6'0/205 |
Year: | 24 |
Home Town: | Kensington |
High School: | Albert Einstein High School |
Player Bio
URA RANKING: 3⭐⭐⭐ GRADE: 87 PROJECTION: Low FBS G5/ FCS
NCAA ID# 2203465251 WGPA 2.71 Email: jullianfootball31@gmail.com
At the collegiate level, Jullian Whyte possesses the physique of a versatile player, straddling the roles of a robust, strong safety, spacebacker, or an off-the-line outside linebacker. His value as a prospect lies in his potential to adapt to various defensive schemes and provide flexibility within a team’s personnel. He is a player with a keen football IQ and substantial experience operating in different positions, whether deep in coverage or in the thick of the action near the line of scrimmage. Whyte exhibits remarkable adaptability and is comfortable in the box and open spaces.
Whyte excels in pass coverage and runs support, expertly navigating through traffic to reach the ball. He demonstrates considerable force at the point of impact, particularly when he builds up momentum charging forward. His ability to close in on his target is impressive, often leading to impactful turnovers or fumbles with his hard-hitting tackles. Whyte also has a hidden talent for reaching the quarterback and disrupting backfield runs from the edge while maintaining effective coverage in the flats. He is an all-around solid athlete with an exceptional athletic background.
However, it’s worth noting that his agility and overall game speed may require some improvement, especially for enhanced downfield coverage. Considering his size as a high school junior, there may be questions about his long-term position on the field. Nonetheless, he presents an intriguing prospect in the back-seven defense, offering potential versatility in terms of position and scheme. He could potentially make early contributions, becoming a multi-year backup at the G5 level as a Red Shirt Freshman or even finding a spot in the rotation as a true freshman in FCS.
During his junior year, in the highly competitive 4A conference in Maryland, Whyte showcased his athletic prowess, earning recognition as one of the top 50 players in Montgomery County. He also received Montgomery County 4A Honorable Mention for his role as an Outside Linebacker, standing alongside his teammate, N’fagie Kabba. Whyte’s performance during this season demonstrated that he is an athlete to be taken seriously on the football field.