Devin White is an American professional football linebacker currently playing for the Las Vegas Raiders in the NFL. Born on February 17, 1998, in Springhill, Louisiana, he stands 6 feet tall and weighs 237 pounds. White played college football at Louisiana State University (LSU), where he earned the Butkus Award in 2018 as the nation’s top linebacker and was a consensus All-American.
In the 2019 NFL Draft, White was selected fifth overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Over his five seasons with the team, he accumulated 566 tackles, 23 sacks, and nine fumble recoveries. He was instrumental in the Buccaneers’ Super Bowl LV victory over the Kansas City Chiefs and earned a Pro Bowl selection in 2021.
After his tenure with Tampa Bay, White signed a one-year, $7.5 million contract with the Philadelphia Eagles in March 2024. However, he was released in October 2024 without playing a regular-season game due to injuries and other issues. Later that month, he joined the Houston Texans, where he played seven games, recording 19 tackles.
On March 28, 2025, White signed a one-year deal with the Las Vegas Raiders, reuniting with general manager John Spytek, who was part of the Buccaneers’ front office during White’s selection. With the Raiders, White aims to secure a starting role and contribute to the team’s defensive efforts in the upcoming season.