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Rachaad White

Rachaad White (rə-SHAWD; born January 12, 1999) is an American professional football running back for the Washington Commanders of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Nebraska–Kearney Lopers, Mt. San Antonio Mounties, and Arizona State Sun Devils. White was selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the third round of the 2022 NFL draft.

Rachaad White
White in 2025
No. 1 – Washington Commanders
PositionRunning back
Roster statusActive
Personal information
Born (1999-01-12) January 12, 1999 (age 27)
Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Listed weight214 lb (97 kg)
Career information
High schoolCenter (Kansas City)
College
NFL draft2022: 3rd round, 91st overall pick
Career history
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics as of 2025
Rushing yards2,656
Yards per carry3.9
Rushing touchdowns14
Receptions205
Receiving yards1,450
Receiving touchdowns11
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Early life

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White grew up in Kansas City, Missouri and attended Center High School.[1] As a senior, he rushed 1,325 yards and totaling over 2,000 all-purpose yards and was named first team Class 3A All-State.[2]

College career

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White began his collegiate career at the University of Nebraska at Kearney, where he redshirted as a true freshman.[3] Following the season, he transferred to Mt. San Antonio College.[4][5] As a sophomore, White rushed for 1,264 yards and 10 touchdowns [6]

White transferred to Arizona State University prior to the 2020 season.[5] In his first season with the Sun Devils, White rushed for 420 yards with five touchdowns on 42 carries while also catching eight passes for 151 yards and one touchdown.[7] He was the first Arizona State player to lead the team in both rushing and receiving yards since 1949.[8][9] As a senior, White rushed for 1,006 yards and 15 touchdowns on 182 carries and caught 43 passes for 456 yards and one touchdown.[10] He had 28 carries for 202 rushing yards and three rushing touchdowns against USC on November 6.[11] One week later, he had 32 carries for 184 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns against Washington.[12]

Professional career

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Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand spanWingspan40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard splitVertical jumpBroad jumpBench press
6 ft 0+3⁄8 in
(1.84 m)		214 lb
(97 kg)		31+1⁄4 in
(0.79 m)		9+3⁄4 in
(0.25 m)		6 ft 3+3⁄8 in
(1.91 m)		4.48 s1.59 s2.58 s40.0 in
(1.02 m)		10 ft 9 in
(3.28 m)		20 reps
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day[13][14][15][16]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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White with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2024

White was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the third round (91st overall) of the 2022 NFL draft.[17]

He made his NFL debut in Week 1 against the Dallas Cowboys.[18] He scored his first NFL touchdown on a one-yard rush against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 4.[19] In Week 10, against the Seattle Seahawks, he got the start and had 22 carries for 105 rushing yards in the 21–16 victory.[20] In a Week 13 matchup against the New Orleans Saints, quarterback Tom Brady threw a touchdown pass to White with three seconds remaining to complete a 13-point comeback and for White's first professional touchdown reception.[21] Overall, White finished the 2022 season with 129 carries for 481 rushing yards and one rushing touchdown to go along with 50 receptions for 290 receiving yards and two receiving touchdowns. He appeared in all 17 games and started the last eight games of the regular season and the Buccaneers' playoff game.[22]

In the 2023 season, White had 272 carries for 990 rushing yards and three rushing touchdowns to go with 64 receptions for 549 receiving yards and three receiving touchdown.[23] In the Divisional Round, he had a receiving touchdown in the 31–23 loss to the Detroit Lions.[24] In the 2024 season, he had 144 carries for 613 rushing yards and three rushing touchdowns to go with 51 receptions for 393 receiving yards and six receiving touchdowns.[25] In the 2025 season, he had 132 carries for 572 rushing yards and four rushing touchdowns to go with 40 receptions for 218 receiving yards.[26]

Washington Commanders

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On March 13, 2026, White signed a one-year, $2 million contract with the Washington Commanders.[27]

Career statistics

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NFL

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Regular season

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Year Team Games Rushing Receiving Fumbles
GPGSAttYdsAvgLngTDRecYdsAvgLngTDFumLost
2022TB 1781294813.7351502905.820233
2023TB 17172729903.6386645498.643332
2024TB 16151446134.3563513937.732630
2025TB 1781325724.3394402185.518000
Career67486772,6563.956142051,4507.1431195

Postseason

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Year Team Games Rushing Receiving Fumbles
GPGSAttYdsAvgLngTDRecYdsAvgLngTDFumLost
2022TB 117415.91204369.011000
2023TB 22271274.71605397.812100
2024TB 10111.0102147.013000
Career43351694.816011898.113100

College

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Season Team GP GS Rushing Receiving
AttYdsAvgLngTDRecYdsTD
2020ASU 444242010.093581511
2021ASU 11111821,0065.55015434561
Career15152241,4206.49320516072

References

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  1. ↑ Gardner, Michelle (September 29, 2021). "Versatile Arizona State running back Rachaad White doesn't mind being the workhorse". The Arizona Republic. Archived from the original on March 13, 2023. Retrieved September 30, 2021.
  2. ↑ Denny, Brad (June 24, 2020). "'Iron sharpens iron': Rachaad White's journey has prepared him to make an impact on ASU's backfield". AZFamily. Archived from the original on September 30, 2021. Retrieved September 30, 2021.
  3. ↑ Spratling, Shotgun (October 15, 2019). "Mt. SAC running back Rachaad White commits to UCLA". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on September 30, 2021. Retrieved September 30, 2021.
  4. ↑ "Rachaad White". Mt. San Antonio College. Retrieved December 7, 2024.
  5. 1 2 Gardner, Michelle (December 4, 2020). "Community college transfer Rachaad White excels for ASU after taking long road to D-I". The Arizona Republic. Archived from the original on March 13, 2023. Retrieved September 30, 2021.
  6. ↑ Metcalfe, Jeff (May 21, 2020). "ASU football adds junior college running back". The Arizona Republic. Archived from the original on March 13, 2023. Retrieved September 30, 2021.
  7. ↑ Haller, Doug (January 14, 2021). "Arizona State's Rachaad White and the 'Big Brother' support system behind him". The Athletic. Archived from the original on September 30, 2021. Retrieved September 30, 2021.
  8. ↑ Nicholson, Austin (August 4, 2021). "ASU RB Rachaad White reminds Herm Edwards of HOF back Marcus Allen". ArizonaSports.com. Archived from the original on September 30, 2021. Retrieved September 30, 2021.
  9. ↑ Haller, Doug (March 15, 2021). "Arizona State practice takeaways: Rachaad White might be even better in Year 2". The Athletic. Archived from the original on September 30, 2021. Retrieved September 30, 2021.
  10. ↑ Grathoff, Pete (March 3, 2022). "NFL Draft prospect from KC's Center High on influences of Herm Edwards, Jamaal Charles". The Kansas City Star. Retrieved March 9, 2022.
  11. ↑ "USC at Arizona State Box Score, November 6, 2021". Sports Reference. Archived from the original on March 13, 2023. Retrieved March 13, 2023.
  12. ↑ "Arizona State at Washington Box Score, November 13, 2021". Sports Reference. Archived from the original on March 13, 2023. Retrieved March 13, 2023.
  13. ↑ Reuter, Chad; Zierlein, Lance. "Rachaad White Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Archived from the original on March 15, 2022. Retrieved March 15, 2022.
  14. ↑ "Rachaad White, Arizona State, RB, 2022 NFL Draft Scout, NCAA College Football". draftscout.com. Archived from the original on March 15, 2022. Retrieved March 15, 2022.
  15. ↑ "Rachaad White 2022 NFL Draft Profile". insider.espn.com. Archived from the original on May 23, 2022. Retrieved May 23, 2022.
  16. ↑ "Official Measurements for 2022 NFL Combine Running Backs". SteelersNow.com. Retrieved January 17, 2026.
  17. ↑ Schwartz, Amy (April 29, 2022). "Buccaneers Select Rachaad White With the 91st Pick of the 2022 NFL Draft". Buccaneers.com. Archived from the original on April 30, 2022. Retrieved April 30, 2022.
  18. ↑ "Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Dallas Cowboys - September 11th, 2022". Pro Football Reference. Archived from the original on October 13, 2022. Retrieved October 11, 2022.
  19. ↑ "Kansas City Chiefs at Tampa Bay Buccaneers - October 2nd, 2022". Pro Football Reference. Archived from the original on October 11, 2022. Retrieved October 11, 2022.
  20. ↑ "Seattle Seahawks at Tampa Bay Buccaneers - November 13th, 2022". Pro Football Reference. Archived from the original on January 21, 2023. Retrieved March 13, 2023.
  21. ↑ Smith, Scott (December 6, 2022). "Incredible Fourth-Quarter Rally Gives Bucs Big Prime-Time Win Over Saints". Buccaneers.com. Archived from the original on December 6, 2022. Retrieved December 6, 2022.
  22. ↑ "Rachaad White 2022 Game Log". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved April 16, 2023.
  23. ↑ "Rachaad White 2023 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 12, 2026.
  24. ↑ "Divisional Round - Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Detroit Lions - January 21st, 2024". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 12, 2026.
  25. ↑ "Rachaad White 2024 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 12, 2026.
  26. ↑ "Rachaad White 2025 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 12, 2026.
  27. ↑ "Commanders sign RB Rachaad White". Commanders.com. March 13, 2026. Retrieved May 12, 2026.
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