Huey Whittaker

Hubert Alton George Whittaker is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver and linebacker in the Arena Football League. He was signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers as an undrafted free agent in 2004. He played college football at South Florida.

Early life

Whittaker attended Frank W. Springstead High School in Spring Hill, Florida, where he was named a St. Petersburg Times All-Suncoast selection as a senior with 10 receiving touchdowns.

College career

Whittaker attended Hudson Valley Community College before transferring to the University of South Florida.

Professional career

New York Jets

Whittaker was signed to a future contract by the New York Jets on January 2, 2009. He was waived on August 12 when the team signed placekicker Parker Douglass. He was re-signed on August 16 only to be waived again on August 30.

Spokane Shock

Whittaker was a starting wide receiver for the Spokane Shock in 2010.

Florida Tuskers

Whittaker was signed by the Florida Tuskers of the United Football League on August 26, 2010.