DaShaun White

DaShaun Marc White (born January 2, 2000) is an American professional football linebacker for the Houston Gamblers of the United Football League (UFL). He played college football for the Oklahoma Sooners and began his career with the Panthers when they were in the United States Football League (USFL) in 2023. He has also been a member of the Buffalo Bills and Las Vegas Raiders in the National Football League (NFL).

Early life White was born on January 2, 2000, and grew up in North Richland Hills, Texas. He attended Richland High School where he played football and was a top linebacker, totaling 274 tackles, 26.0 tackles-for-loss (TFLs), 7.0 sacks and eight passes defended in his last three seasons. He was a first-team all-district selection at Richland and was selected to the U.S. Army All-American Bowl. He was ranked a four-star prospect and the ninth-best outside linebacker nationally by 247Sports.

College career As a true freshman at Oklahoma in 2018, White appeared in all 14 games as a backup, posting 13 tackles. He then saw more playing time as a sophomore in 2019, recording 52 tackles and 3.5 TFLs while playing in every game. He started 10 games in 2020, recording 38 tackles, 5.0 TFLs and 2.5 sacks, and then started 12 games in 2021, making 66 tackles and 5.0 TFLs. As a senior in 2022, White tallied a career-best 90 tackles, 6.0 TFLs and two interceptions, being named honorable mention All-Big 12 Conference. He declared for the 2023 NFL draft following the season, concluding his stint at Oklahoma having appeared in 63 games, 49 as a starter, while posting 259 tackles, 19.5 TFLs, 5.5 sacks, two interceptions and two fumble recoveries.

Professional career NFL predraft height ft = 6 height in = 0 weight = 214 dash = 4.66 ten split = 1.64 twenty split = 2.70 shuttle = 4.44 cone drill = 7.34 vertical = 33.5 broad ft = 9 broad in = 9 bench = 12 arm span = 32 hand span = 9 5/8 wingspan ft = 6 wingspan in = 4 3/4 note = All values from Pro Day He appeared in four games during the 2023 season for the Panthers, each as a backup, posting seven tackles.

Buffalo Bills After the USFL season, White signed with the Buffalo Bills of the NFL on August 22, 2023, as an undrafted free agent. He appeared in one preseason game, making a tackle. He was waived on August 27.

Michigan Panthers (second stint) After having been released by the Bills, White re-signed with the Michigan Panthers on September 12, 2023, for the 2024 USFL season (later the 2024 UFL season). He appeared in six games, one as a starter, making 16 tackles and one tackle-for-loss, as well as recovering a fumble.

Las Vegas Raiders White signed with the Las Vegas Raiders on August 21, 2024.

San Francisco 49ers White signed with the practice squad of the San Francisco 49ers on September 3, 2024. He was signed from the practice squad to the active roster on January 4, 2025, prior to the team's Week 18 season finale against the Arizona Cardinals. White made his NFL debut in the game, a 47–24 loss, appearing on four special teams snaps. On May 28, White was waived by the 49ers.

Michigan Panthers (third stint) White re-signed with the Michigan Panthers on August 12, 2025.

Orlando Storm On January 14, 2026, White was selected by the Orlando Storm in the 2026 UFL Draft. He was released on April 28.

Houston Gamblers On May 27, 2026, White signed with the Houston Gamblers of the United Football League (UFL).