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Donte Whitner

Donte Whitner

Bio
Height/Weight: 5' 10"/208 lbs
Born: Cleveland, Ohio
College: Ohio State
Draft: 2006 1st round (8th pick) by the
Buffalo Bills
  • Mail Online

    Ex-Niner says team 'played against the refs' in Super Bowl LVIII

    A former San Francisco 49ers player believes that his team was victim of bad referees in Super Bowl LVIII. It's been over two months since the Niners lost in overtime to the Kansas City Chiefs, who won back-to-back Super Bowl titles. 'When we think about the Super Bowl... I think that the 49ers played against the refs as well, guys,' Whitner told host Kay Adams.

  • Sports Illustrated San Francisco 49ers News, Analysis and More

    Why a Lack of Play Calling Experience Won't be an Issue for DC Nick Sorensen

    © Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports Why a Lack of Play Calling Experience Won't be an Issue for DC Nick Sorensen Former 49ers safety Donte Whitner doesn't believe that defensive coordinator Nick Sorensen having no play calling experience will be an issue in 2024. Author: Jose Sanchez III Apr 10, 2024 In this story: Nick Sorensen san francisco 49ers Kyle Shanahan Donte Whitner Hiring from within at defensive coordinator always seemed the most logical avenue for the San Francisco 49ers. Going with the familiar face has benefitted them throughout the entire Kyle Shanahan tenure. Nick Sorensen is hoping to keep that successful trend alive this upcoming season. However, Sorensen has never called plays

  • Chargers Wire

    Former Pro Bowl safety has lofty expectations for Jim Harbaugh in Year 1 with Chargers

    Jim Harbaugh has proven to be a winner everywhere he has coached. Now, as the Chargers' head coach, one of Harbaugh's former players believes it will be no different. Former Pro Bowl safety Donte Whitner, who played under Harbaugh when he was the 49ers' head coach, heaped high praise on him, foreseeing a lot of success for Los Angeles with Harbaugh as the leader. “I believe that Jim Harbaugh and the LA Chargers are going to be in the AFC Championship Game this year,” Whitner said on a recent episode of Kay Adams' show Up & Adams.