Jace Whittaker (Footballer) Wiki, Age, Height, Weight, Biography, Family, Career, Net Worth, Wife, & More
Jace Whittaker is an American Footballer who lives in Oceanside, California. He plays as Cornerback position in gridiron football. Whittaker has played his high school football at Oceanside High School and college football at Arizona Wildcats football team. In National Football League (NFL), he plays for Arizona Cardinals.
| Real name | Jace Whittaker |
| Profession | Footballer |
| Date of Birth | July 16, 1995 |
| Age (as 2022) | 27 years old |
| Birth Place | Oceanside, California |
| Parents | Father: Jerry Whittaker Mother: Lanie Whittaker |
| Siblings | Not Known |
| Hometown | Oceanside, California |
| Religion | Not Known |
| Nationality | American |
| Net worth | $4 million (Approx.) |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
Birth & Early Life
Jace Whittaker was born on July 16, 1995 at Oceanside, California. His father’s name is Jerry Whittaker and mother’s name is Lanie Whittaker. He has completed his high schooling from Oceanside High School and went to University of Arizona for further studies.
| High School | Oceanside High School |
| College/University | University of Arizona |
| Education Qualification | Graduate |
Career
High School
Whittaker attended his high school football at Jace Whittaker. In 2012, Whittaker was the member of CIF San Diego Section Championship team as a junior. After that, he appeared in 2013 CIF San Diego Section Championship.
College Football
Whittaker enrolled in the University of Arizona, where he played for Arizona Wildcats football team. In 2015 as true freshman, he appeared in 11 games with 3 starts and recorded 23 tackles and 4 passes defensed. After that in sophomore season, Whittaker appeared in 12 games with 7 starts and registered 35 tackles, his first career interceptions and a team- high 12 passes defensed in 2016. Later on in 2017 season, started all 13 games and recorded 46 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, 3 interceptions and career-high 16 passes defensed as junior. In next season, Whittaker appeared in 1 game and was sit outside wearing medical redshirt in 2018. After that in 2019 season, he appeared 12 games with all starts and recorded career-high 55 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, a sack, 3 interceptions and 9 passes defensed. In end of 2019 season, Whittaker announced that, he his entering in 2020 NFL Drafts season.
NFL Drafts
Whittaker signed with Arizona Cardinals as undrafted free agent in NFL Drafts 2020. On October 4, 2020, he made his NFL debut against Carolina Panthers and then reverted to practice squad after that match. After that on November 11, he played against Miami Dolphins and recorded 2 tackles and then reverted to practice squad after that match. In that season, he appeared in 4 games and recorded 2 tackles on defense. In 2021 season, Whittaker saw in action, where he appeared in 2 games after being reverted from the practice squad and recorded 3 tackles (2solo) and a Quarterback against San Francisco 49ers on October 10, 2019. After that, he appeared as defense and special teams against Dallas Cowboys on January 2, 2022.
In 2022NFL Drafts, Whittaker is signed for Arizona Cardinals for future contract on January 19, 2022. After that on August 30, 2022, he was waived and signed to practice squad on next day.
| Playing Position | Cornerback |
| High School | Not Known |
| College Footballer | 2015 |
| NFL Drafts | 2020 |
| Squad Number | #17 (Arizona Wildcats football team) #39 (Arizona Cardinals) |
Physical Stats
| Height | 5 feet 11 inch |
| Weight | 185 lbs |
| Eyes Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Facts of Jace Whittaker
- In 2020 NFL Drafts, he was signed with Cardinals as undrafted free agent on April 4, 2020, after that he was released on September 5, 2020, and signed to Cardinals in practice squad on October 9. In 2021 NFL Drafts, signed with Future contact with Cardinals on January 5, 2021 and on August 31, 2021, he was released and signed with practice squad on September 1, 2021.
- In 2022 NFL Drafts, Whittaker signed with future contract with Cardinals on January 19, 2022. After that on August 30, he was released and on next he was signed with Cardinals in practice squad.
- In his collegiate career, he has appeared in 49 games with 32 starts and registered 159 tackles, 6 tackles for loss, a sack, 7 interceptions, 41 passes defensed.
- His father Jerry had won the 1994 College World Series at Oklahoma State and also played in Chicago White Sox organization.