The Buffalo Bills selected White in the first round (27th overall) of the 2017 NFL Draft. He was ranked the third best cornerback in the draft by Sports Illustrated, Pro Football Focus, and ESPN, ranked the fourth best cornerback by NFL analyst Bucky Brooks, ranked the fifth best cornerback by NFL analyst Mike Mayock, and ranked the seventh best cornerback by. NFL draft experts and analysts projected him to be selected in the first or second round. White also participated at LSU's Pro Day and opted to attempt to beat his combine times in the 40, 20, and 10-yard dash, but was unable to. He attended the NFL Combine and was able to complete all the combine and positional drills. He was able to raise his draft stock after practicing well and showing an ability to learn quickly while working with Cleveland BrownsÄefensive backs coach DeWayne Walker for the Senior Bowl. White was invited to the Senior Bowl and was set to play until he injured his ankle during practice. He was also a consensus All-American, earning first-team honors from the American Football Coaches Association and Walter Camp Football Foundation. After the season, he earned first-team All-SEC honors from the AP. White was expected to be a late first-round choice in the 2016 NFL Draft, but he instead chose to return to LSU for his senior season. The Associated Press and Southeastern Conference (SEC) coaches both selected White for their All-SEC second team. He finished the year with 44 tackles and returned a punt 69 yards for a touchdown against Syracuse. 18 Jersey, which signifies the player with the best leadership qualities on the team. As a junior, he was chosen to wear the No. He recorded 33 tackles, two interceptions and a punt return touchdown. As a sophomore in 2014 he started all 13 games and also served as the punt returner. He finished the season with 55 tackles and two interceptions. As a true freshman at LSU, White played in 13 games with 11 starts. White stated that he originally committed to LSU as a wide receiver, but that he chose to remain a defensive back when he realized he was unlikely to see significant playing time on a roster that included future NFL stars Odell Beckham Jr. White committed to Louisiana State University (LSU) to play college football under head coach Les Miles. He was rated by as a five-star recruit and was ranked as the fourth best cornerback and 18th best overall player in his class. He played both cornerback and quarterback. White attended Green Oaks High School in Shreveport, Louisiana. White as a Green Oaks High School student in 2012 Since earning a starting position as a rookie, White has become one of the league's top cornerbacks as part of a resurgent Bills defense, having garnered two Pro Bowl selections and All-Pro honors. He was drafted by the Bills in the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft. He played college football at LSU, where he was a consensus All-American as a senior in 2016. (born January 16, 1995) is an American football cornerback for the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League (NFL).
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