Kerrith Whyte

Kerrith Whyte Jr. (born October 31, 1996) is an American football running back who is a free agent. He played college football at Florida Atlantic and was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the seventh round of the 2019 NFL Draft.
College career.
Whyte attended Florida Atlantic, where he spent his career behind starting back Devin Singletary. In 2018, Whyte recorded a career-high 134 carries for 866 yards and eight touchdowns, along with 19 kickoff returns for an average of 28.7 yards and a touchdown.
He ended his FAU career with 232 total carries for 1,358 and 11 touchdowns, 22 receptions for 327 yards and two touchdowns, and an 81 kickoff return for 26.1 average yards and two scores.
Professional career.
Before the 2019 NFL Draft, Whyte participated at FAU's Pro Day, where he recorded a 40-yard dash time of 4.36 seconds; the time would have been the second fastest at the NFL Scouting Combine.
Chicago Bears.
In the seventh round, the Chicago Bears drafted Whyte with the 222nd-overall pick. Bears running back coach Charles London had conducted a private workout with Whyte at FAU prior to the draft. He signed his four-year rookie contract on May 13. He was waived on September 26 and re-signed to the practice squad the next day.
Pittsburgh Steelers.
On November 16, 2019, Whyte was signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers off the Bears practice squad. Due to injuries to the Steelers' top running backs, on December 8, 2019, Whyte accounted for 74 total yards in a win against the Arizona Cardinals. In the 2019 season, White totaled 24 carries for 122 rushing yards in six games.
On September 5, 2020, Whyte was waived by the Steelers.
Detroit Lions.
On September 9, 2020, Whyte was signed to the Detroit Lions practice squad. He was placed on the practice squad/injured list on October 6.