Eastern Michigan Athletics
2006 Football Roster
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White, DeAnthony

Jersey Number 18
DeAnthony White
- Position:
- DB
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Kennesaw, Ga.
- High School:
- Kell
Bio
PERSONAL: Full name: DeAnthony White...Son of Kimberly White...Born: 8-20-87...Communications major... Has two sisters, Ashley and Antoinette, and a brother, Rayshawn...EMU: Has earned three letters while playing three straight years, the first as a true freshman...One of the more versatile players on the team, contributing in the rushing game, the receiving game, and on both kickoff and punt returns...Has played in 30 games for the Eagles, 14 as a starter...Has 31 rushes during his career for 192 yards and one score and has grabbed 63 passes for 688 yards and four scores...Has also returned eight kickoffs for 180 yards and six punt returns for 28 yards...2008: Earned his third varsity letter after playing in eight games, starting twice...Caught 15 passes for 156 yards during the year...Had two rushes for 47 yards, including a 44-yard run in the season finale against Central Michigan (Nov. 28)...Caught a 10-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Andy Schmitt in that CMU contest...2007: Played in all 12 games, starting nine times...Spent time as a receiver, running back and kick returner...Rushed 27 times for 139 yards, caught 33 passes for 357 yards, and returned five kickoffs for 93 yards...Had one rushing touchdown, a 68-yard run at Northern Illinois (Sept. 14)...Turned in three receiving scores, a 67 yarder from quarterback Andy Schmitt against Ball State (Sept. 8), a 38-yard strike from Schmitt against Ohio (Oct. 13) and a 28-yard aerial from Schmitt against Central Michigan (Nov. 16)...Earned three single-game coaches’ awards, as the Offensive Eagle of the Week and for a Winning Performance against NIU, and an Offensive Big Playmaker award for the Ball State contest...2006: One of five true freshmen to see game action...Played in 10 games earning three starts, against Central Michigan (Sept. 23), Ohio (Nov. 4) and Navy (Nov. 11)...Played tailback and wide receiver while also returning kickoffs...Rushed 12 times for 21 yards, caught 15 passes for 38 yards and returned two kickoffs for 35 yards...Chosen by the coaching staff for a Winning Performance against Ohio...Caught seven passes for 76 yards against Navy...HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated from Kell H.S. in Kennesaw, Ga....Rushed for 582 yards and two touchdowns and threw for 424 yards on 37-of-57 passes as a senior.
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