J. J. Arcega-Whiteside

Football player for the Philadelphia Eagles

J. J. Arcega-Whiteside - Football player for the Philadelphia Eagles
Born

December 31st, 1996
28 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played college football at Stanford University, where a notable performance included a 2017 season with 1,059 receiving yards and 14 touchdown receptions. Selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the second round of the 2019 NFL Draft. Contributed to the team during the 2020 season, participating in various games and demonstrating skills in wide receiving.

Selected in the 2019 NFL Draft, 2nd round

Played college football at Stanford University

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