Jordan Whitehead
American football safety, Super Bowl champion
Born
March 18th, 1997
28 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played college football at the University of Pittsburgh, achieving All-ACC honors. Selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the fourth round of the 2018 NFL Draft. Competed as a safety and contributed to the team’s defensive strategies. Helped lead the Buccaneers to victory in Super Bowl LV, marking a significant achievement in professional career.
Played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Won Super Bowl LV
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