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{{Short description|American football player (born 1985)}}
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{{Use mdy dates|date=June 2024}}
|name=Antwan Applewhite
{{Infobox NFL biography
|image=Antwan Applewhite.jpg
| name = Antwan Applewhite
|width=200
| image = Antwan Applewhite.jpg
|caption=Applewhite in November 2008
| image_size = 200
|currentteam=San Diego Chargers
| caption = Applewhite in November 2008
|currentnumber=90
| number = 90, 93
|currentpositionplain=[[Linebacker]]
| position = [[Defensive end]]
|birthdate={{birth date and age|1985|12|31}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1985|12|31}}
|birthplace=Los Angeles, California
| birth_place = [[Los Angeles, California]], U.S.
|heightft=6
| death_date =
|heightin=3
| death_place =
|weight=246
| height_ft = 6
|debutyear=2008
| height_in = 3
|debutteam=San Diego Chargers
| weight_lbs = 246
|college=[[SDSU Aztecs#Football|San Diego State]]
| high_school = [[Narbonne High School|Narbonne]]<br>([[Harbor City, Los Angeles|Harbor City, California]])
|undraftedyear=2007
| college = [[SDSU Aztecs#Football|San Diego State]]
|pastteams=<nowiki></nowiki>
| undraftedyear = 2007
* [[San Diego Chargers]] (2007-present)
| pastteams =
|status=Active
* [[San Diego Chargers]] ({{NFL Year|2007}}−{{NFL Year|2010}})
|highlights=<nowiki></nowiki>
* [[San Francisco 49ers]] ({{NFL Year|2011}})*
* Honorable mention All-[[Mountain West Conference|Mountain West]] (2005)
* [[Carolina Panthers]] ({{NFL Year|2011}}−{{NFL Year|2012}})
|nfl=APP629310
* [[Miami Dolphins]] ({{NFL Year|2013}})*
| highlights =
* First-team All-[[Mountain West Conference|MW]] ([[2006 Mountain West Conference football season|2006]])
| statlabel1 = [[Tackle (football move)|Total tackles]]
| statvalue1 = 99
| statlabel2 = [[Quarterback sack|Sacks]]
| statvalue2 = 6.5
| statlabel3 = [[Fumble|Forced fumbles]]
| statvalue3 = 4
| statlabel4 = [[Pass deflections]]
| statvalue4 = 3
| pfr = A/ApplAn99
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'''Antwan Deandre Applewhite''' (born December 31, 1985 in {{city-state|Los Angeles|California}}) is an [[American football]] [[linebacker]] for the [[San Diego Chargers]] of the [[National Football League]]. He was signed by the 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 was also a member of the [[San Francisco 49ers]], [[Carolina Panthers]], and [[Miami Dolphins]].

==Early life==
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.


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

===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. They then dropped him only to sign him the next day.

===Miami Dolphins===
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>

==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]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20100407052539/http://www.chargers.com/team/roster/antwan-applewhite/e377be90-d70d-4e65-9ee4-7ddabf25551b/ San Diego Chargers bio]


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[[Category:1985 births]]
[[Category:1985 births]]
[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:People from Los Angeles, California]]
[[Category:Players of American football from Los Angeles]]
[[Category:American football defensive ends]]
[[Category:American football defensive ends]]
[[Category:American football linebackers]]
[[Category:American football linebackers]]
[[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]]
[[Category:San Diego Chargers players]]
[[Category:San Francisco 49ers players]]
[[Category:Carolina Panthers players]]
[[Category:Miami Dolphins players]]
[[Category:Narbonne High School alumni]]

Latest revision as of 12:44, 13 December 2024

Antwan Applewhite
refer to caption
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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