Creston Whitaker

Professional career Los Angeles Rams Even though Whitaker hadn't played football since high school, he signed as an undrafted free agent with the Los Angeles Rams following his college graduation. He played wide receiver and scored his first touchdown in a preseason victory over the Cleveland Browns, on a four-yard pass from quarterback Karl Sweetan. Shortly afterwards he entered the United States Army and was placed on the military reserve list. Whitaker made a return to Los Angeles for the 1971 season. In an exhibition game against rookies of the San Diego Chargers, he caught four passes for 101 yards, including one touchdown from quarterback Dennis Dummit. He was later released during roster cuts.

New Orleans Saints After being released by the Rams he was picked up by the New Orleans Saints. He left the Saints camp calling conditions that were not to his liking and problems in contract negotiations. In November, the Saints announced the signing of Whitaker along with defensive end Mike Walker. It was a two-year contract that he called "very pleasing". Against Cleveland, he recorded his first two career receptions, of five and nine yards. "The Saints' biggest problem is lack of speed and I think I can help them out there. I was the fastest on the club in the 40, with a best time of 4.4 seconds. Two others had 4.6 second times," he said. He was promoted to the active roster against the Minnesota Vikings. He recorded one catch for six yards. He was then reverted to the taxi squad and would stay there until week 14, against the Green Bay Packers. It would be his final career game, as he was reverted and retired the following season after an injury.