Huey Whittaker
Hubert Alton George Whittaker (born June 19, 1981) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver. He was signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers as an undrafted free agent in 2004. He played college football at South Florida. He has also been a member of the Jacksonville Jaguars, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tampa Bay Storm, Utah Blaze, New York Jets and Spokane Shock. Early lifeWhittaker attended Frank W. Springstead High School in Spring Hill, Florida, where he was named a St. Petersburg Times All-Suncoast selection as a senior with 10 receiving touchdowns.[1] College careerWhittaker attended Hudson Valley Community College before transferring to the University of South Florida. Professional careerNew York JetsWhittaker was signed to a future contract by the New York Jets on January 2, 2009.[2][3][4] He was waived on August 12 when the team signed placekicker Parker Douglass. He was re-signed on August 16 only to be waived again on August 30. Spokane ShockWhittaker was a starting wide receiver for the Spokane Shock in 2010. Florida TuskersWhittaker was signed by the Florida Tuskers of the United Football League on August 26, 2010. References
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