Florida Atlantic University senior running back and kick returner Kerrith Whyte, Jr was drafted in the 7th round, 222nd pick overall, of the 2019 NFL draft by the Chicago Bears.
Whyte, from Loxahatchee, Florida, is the only player in the FAU program’s history to return a kick for a touchdown. The redshirt junior, who will graduate next week, did so in 2017 versus Louisiana Tech and repeated the feat in 2018 versus Old Dominion.
He was part of a one-two punch in the backfield in 2018, tallying 866 rushing yards and eight touchdowns. Whyte added 10 receptions for 160 yards and two scores.