Overview
- Whitaker’s death was announced Sunday via a statement from his family shared by the Minnesota Vikings.
- He entered the NFL in 2003 as an undrafted free agent with the Buccaneers, later appearing in 27 games for Minnesota across 2006–07 with two starts, 31 tackles, one fumble recovery and one pass breakup.
- At Virginia Tech he was a third-team All-American in 2001 and a two-time All–Big East selection before earning All-NFL Europe honors with Rhein Fire in 2006.
- Post-playing career, he coached defensive backs at Chanhassen High School from 2014 to 2018 and led Whitaker Group, LLC since 2011.
- His passing comes just days after the team announced the death of wide receiver Rondale Moore, intensifying mourning across the Vikings community.