Brandon Whiting

Brandon Renee Whiting is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end in the National Football League. He played college football for the California Golden Bears and was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the fourth round of the 1998 NFL draft. He also played for the San Francisco 49ers.

Early life

Whiting played high school football at Long Beach Polytechnic High School in Long Beach, California.

College career

Whiting played college football for the California Golden Bears and was a four-year starter for the team. He was twice a team captain and was named second-team All-Pac-12 in both his junior and senior seasons. He majored in developmental studies at the University of California, Berkeley.

Professional career

Philadelphia Eagles

Whiting was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the fourth round of the 1998 NFL draft. In 2004, he was traded to the San Francisco 49ers along with a 5th round draft pick for wide receiver Terrell Owens.