John Wesley Whiteside II

Position:
DL
Height:
6-1
Weight:
325
Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Dalton, Ga.
High School:
Dalton

FRESHMAN (2017): Worked with the Bulldogs’ scout team while redshirting.

HIGH SCHOOL: Four-year letterwinner in high school, competing at Christian Heritage and Dalton … Made 60 tackles, including 4.0 for loss, and scored one rushing touchdown as senior while helping lead Dalton to 14 wins, region title and semifinal round of AAAAAA state playoffs … Junior season was named Defensive Player of the Year, all-state, all-region and all-area after collecting 85 tackles, including 29.0 for loss with 4.0 sacks, four forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries and one interception and leading Christian Heritage into quarterfinal round of Class A Private state playoffs … Sophomore season helped lead Lions to state playoff berth … Freshman year contributed to playoff team that held opponents to 15.3 points per game … Also lettered in basketball.