Overview
- Whitaker’s family announced his Feb. 22 death through a statement shared by the Minnesota Vikings and asked for privacy.
- The cause of death has not been disclosed, and no medical or investigative details have been released publicly.
- A Virginia Tech standout, Whitaker entered the NFL undrafted in 2003 with the Buccaneers before joining the Vikings in 2006.
- He played 27 games over two seasons for Minnesota, recording 31 tackles, one fumble recovery and one pass breakup, and later had stints in NFL Europe, the CFL and with the Lions.
- After retiring, he coached defensive backs at Chanhassen High School and led Whitaker Group, LLC, as the Vikings community also mourns the separate death of wide receiver Rondale Moore; funeral details for Whitaker are forthcoming.