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Key moments and achievements from Ronyell Whitaker's life.
Ronyell was born
· Minneapolis-Saint Paul area, Minnesota, U.S.
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Ronyell Whitaker was a standout football player at Lake Taylor High School in Norfolk, Virginia, excelling as a defensive back and earning recognition that would lead to a scholarship to play college football at the Division I level.
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Ronyell Whitaker was a standout football player at Lake Taylor High School in Norfolk, Virginia, excelling as a defensive back and earning recognition that would lead to a scholarship to play college football at the Division I level.
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Whitaker continued his athletic career at Virginia Tech, playing defensive back for the Hokies. His college performance was strong enough to earn him attention from NFL scouts and a shot at professional football after graduation.
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Whitaker continued his athletic career at Virginia Tech, playing defensive back for the Hokies. His college performance was strong enough to earn him attention from NFL scouts and a shot at professional football after graduation.
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In 2003, Whitaker entered the professional ranks as an undrafted free agent signed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, beginning his journey through the NFL. He also had stints in NFL Europe before making the transition to the regular NFL roster.
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In 2003, Whitaker entered the professional ranks as an undrafted free agent signed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, beginning his journey through the NFL. He also had stints in NFL Europe before making the transition to the regular NFL roster.
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Whitaker saw action with the Minnesota Vikings in the NFL, contributing as a defensive back. He later spent time with the Detroit Lions and played in the Canadian Football League with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers before retiring from professional football in 2009.
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Whitaker saw action with the Minnesota Vikings in the NFL, contributing as a defensive back. He later spent time with the Detroit Lions and played in the Canadian Football League with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers before retiring from professional football in 2009.
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After his playing career ended, Whitaker gave back to the game by serving as a defensive backs coach at Chanhassen High School in Minnesota from 2014 to 2018, mentoring the next generation of young football players.
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After his playing career ended, Whitaker gave back to the game by serving as a defensive backs coach at Chanhassen High School in Minnesota from 2014 to 2018, mentoring the next generation of young football players.
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Beyond coaching, Whitaker became the CEO and owner of Whitaker Group, LLC, a real estate services firm focused on relocation transactions and short sales. He successfully transitioned from athletics to business entrepreneurship.
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Beyond coaching, Whitaker became the CEO and owner of Whitaker Group, LLC, a real estate services firm focused on relocation transactions and short sales. He successfully transitioned from athletics to business entrepreneurship.
Ronyell Whitaker passed away
