Kerrith Whyte Jr.

Kerrith Whyte Jr. (born October 31, 1996) is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Florida Atlantic Owls, and was selected by the Chicago Bears in the seventh round of the 2019 NFL draft. He has also played for the Pittsburgh Steelers, Buffalo Bills, Jacksonville Jaguars, and the Green Bay Packers

College career Whyte attended Florida Atlantic, where he spent his career behind starting back Devin Singletary.

He ended his FAU career with 232 total carries for 1,358 and 11 touchdowns, 22 receptions for 327 yards and two touchdowns, and an 81 kickoff return for 26.1 average yards and two scores.

Before the 2019 NFL draft, Whyte participated at FAU's Pro Day, where he recorded a 40-yard dash time of 4.36 seconds; the time would have been the second fastest at the NFL Scouting Combine.

Chicago Bears In the seventh round, the Chicago Bears drafted Whyte with the 222nd overall pick. Bears running back coach Charles London had conducted a private workout with Whyte at FAU prior to the draft. He was waived on September 26 and re-signed to the practice squad the next day.

Pittsburgh Steelers On November 16, 2019, Whyte was signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers off the Bears' practice squad. Due to injuries to the Steelers' top running backs, on December 8, 2019, Whyte accounted for 74 total yards in a win against the Arizona Cardinals. In the 2019 season, Whyte totaled 24 carries for 122 rushing yards in six games.

On September 5, 2020, Whyte was waived by the Steelers.

Detroit Lions On September 9, 2020, Whyte was signed to the Detroit Lions' practice squad. He was placed on the practice squad/injured list on October 6.

Buffalo Bills On August 24, 2021, Whyte signed a one-year deal with the Buffalo Bills. He was waived six days later.

Jacksonville Jaguars On October 12, 2021, Whyte was signed to the Jacksonville Jaguars' practice squad. The Jaguars released him on November 8.

Green Bay Packers (first stint) The Green Bay Packers signed Whyte to their practice squad on November 16, 2021. He was released on November 25.

Denver Broncos On November 30, 2021, Whyte was signed to the Denver Broncos practice squad. He was released on December 21.

Green Bay Packers (second stint) On December 29, 2021, Whyte was again signed to the Green Bay Packers practice squad.

Memphis Showboats Whyte signed with the Tampa Bay Bandits of the United States Football League on November 3, 2022. He and all other Bandits players were transferred to the Memphis Showboats after it was announced that the Bandits were taking a hiatus and that the Showboats were joining the league. Whyte was released on April 10, and re-signed on April 25. He was released on March 10, 2024.