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{{Short description|American football player (born 1985)}}
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|caption=Applewhite in November 2008
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|currentteam=Carolina Panthers
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| caption = Applewhite in November 2008
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|currentpositionplain=[[Defensive End]]
| position = [[Defensive end]]
|birth_date={{birth date and age|1985|12|31}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1985|12|31}}
|birth_place=Los Angeles, California
| birth_place = [[Los Angeles, California]], U.S.
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|college=[[SDSU Aztecs#Football|San Diego State]]
| high_school = [[Narbonne High School|Narbonne]]<br>([[Harbor City, Los Angeles|Harbor City, California]])
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|undraftedyear=2007
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| college = [[SDSU Aztecs#Football|San Diego State]]
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| undraftedyear = 2007
|debutteam=San Diego Chargers
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* [[San Diego Chargers]] ({{NFL Year|2007}}−{{NFL Year|2010}})
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* [[San Diego Chargers]] ({{NFL Year|2007}}–{{NFL Year|2010}})
* [[San Francisco 49ers]] ({{NFL Year|2011}})*
* [[San Francisco 49ers]] ({{NFL Year|2011}})*
* [[Carolina Panthers]] ({{NFL Year|2011}}–present)
* [[Carolina Panthers]] ({{NFL Year|2011}}−{{NFL Year|2012}})
* [[Miami Dolphins]] ({{NFL Year|2013}})*
:<small>*Offseason and/or practice squad member only</small>
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* First-team All-[[Mountain West Conference|MW]] ([[2006 Mountain West Conference football season|2006]])
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* Honorable mention All-[[Mountain West Conference|Mountain West]] (2005)
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| statlabel2 = [[Quarterback sack|Sacks]]
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| statvalue2 = 6.5
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| statlabel3 = [[Fumble|Forced fumbles]]
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'''Antwan Deandre Applewhite''' (born December 31, 1985 in [[Los Angeles, California]]) is an [[American football]] [[defensive end]] for the [[Carolina Panthers]] of the [[National Football League]]. He was signed by the [[San Diego Chargers]] as an [[undrafted free agent]] in 2007. He played [[college football]] at [[SDSU Aztecs#Football|San Diego State]].
'''Antwan Deandre Applewhite''' (born December 31, 1985) is a former [[American football]] [[defensive end]] who played in the [[National Football League]] (NFL). He was signed by the [[San Diego Chargers]] as an [[undrafted free agent]] in 2007. He played [[college football]] at [[SDSU Aztecs#Football|San Diego State]].


He has also been a member of the [[San Francisco 49ers]].
He was also a member of the [[San Francisco 49ers]], [[Carolina Panthers]], and [[Miami Dolphins]].


==College career==
==Early life==
All-area defensive player at [[Narbonne High School]].
He was an All-area defensive player at [[Narbonne High School]].


==Professional career==
==Professional career==

===San Diego Chargers===
===San Diego Chargers===
Applewhite was signed as an undrafted free agent on April 30, 2007 by the [[National Football League]]'s [[San Diego Chargers]]. He was released on September 1, 2007. He was re-signed to the [[practice squad]] on November 21.
Applewhite was signed as an undrafted free agent on April 30, 2007 by the [[National Football League]]'s [[San Diego Chargers]]. He was released on September 1, 2007. He was re-signed to the [[practice squad]] on November 21.
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===Carolina Panthers===
===Carolina Panthers===
The [[Carolina Panthers]] signed him on October 5, 2011. They converted him from Defensive End to rush Linebacker in mainly 3-4 sets. Then the dropped him only to sign him the next day.
The [[Carolina Panthers]] signed him on October 5, 2011. They converted him from Defensive End to rush Linebacker in mainly 3-4 sets. They then dropped him only to sign him the next day.


===Miami Dolphins===
==Personal==
On August 15, 2013, Applewhite was signed by the [[Miami Dolphins]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/08/15/dolphins-sign-antwan-applewhite/ |title=Dolphins sign Antwan Applewhite |last=Alper |first=Josh |date=August 15, 2013 |website=NBCSports.com |accessdate=August 16, 2013}}</ref> Miami released him on August 31, prior to the start of the regular season.<ref>[https://www.foxnews.com/sports/dolphins-cut-22-players] "Dolphins Cut 22 Players, NBC News, August 31, 2013</ref>
He also has all of the Warp levels from "Super Mario Brothers 3" tattooed on his left thigh. He also enjoys his dog Pene.{{citation needed|date=October 2011}}

==References==
{{Reflist}}


==External links==
==External links==
*[http://goaztecs.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/applewhite_antwan00.html San Diego State Aztecs bio]
*[http://goaztecs.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/applewhite_antwan00.html San Diego State Aztecs bio]
*[http://www.chargers.com/team/roster/Antwan-Applewhite/e377be90-d70d-4e65-9ee4-7ddabf25551b San Diego Chargers bio]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20100407052539/http://www.chargers.com/team/roster/antwan-applewhite/e377be90-d70d-4e65-9ee4-7ddabf25551b/ San Diego Chargers bio]


{{Carolina Panthers roster navbox}}

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[[Category:San Diego State Aztecs football players]]
[[Category:San Diego State Aztecs football players]]
[[Category:Undrafted National Football League players]]
[[Category:San Diego Chargers players]]
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[[Category:San Francisco 49ers players]]
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[[Category:Carolina Panthers players]]
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[[Category:Narbonne High School alumni]]
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Latest revision as of 12:44, 13 December 2024

Antwan Applewhite
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Applewhite in November 2008
No. 90, 93
Position:Defensive end
Personal information
Born: (1985-12-31) December 31, 1985 (age 39)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:246 lb (112 kg)
Career information
High school:Narbonne
(Harbor City, California)
College:San Diego State
Undrafted:2007
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:99
Sacks:6.5
Forced fumbles:4
Pass deflections:3
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Antwan Deandre Applewhite (born December 31, 1985) is a former American football defensive end who played in the National Football League (NFL). He was signed by the San Diego Chargers as an undrafted free agent in 2007. He played college football at San Diego State.

He was also a member of the San Francisco 49ers, Carolina Panthers, and Miami Dolphins.

Early life

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He was an All-area defensive player at Narbonne High School.

Professional career

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San Diego Chargers

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Applewhite was signed as an undrafted free agent on April 30, 2007 by the National Football League's San Diego Chargers. He was released on September 1, 2007. He was re-signed to the practice squad on November 21.

Applewhite was waived during final cuts in 2008 but was re-signed to the team's practice squad. One game into the season on September 9, he was signed to the active roster after linebacker Shawne Merriman was placed on injured reserve.

San Francisco 49ers

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On July 31, 2011, Applewhite signed with the San Francisco 49ers. He was released on September 6.

Carolina Panthers

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The Carolina Panthers signed him on October 5, 2011. They converted him from Defensive End to rush Linebacker in mainly 3-4 sets. They then dropped him only to sign him the next day.

Miami Dolphins

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On August 15, 2013, Applewhite was signed by the Miami Dolphins.[1] Miami released him on August 31, prior to the start of the regular season.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Alper, Josh (August 15, 2013). "Dolphins sign Antwan Applewhite". NBCSports.com. Retrieved August 16, 2013.
  2. ^ [1] "Dolphins Cut 22 Players, NBC News, August 31, 2013
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