George White (born November 17, 1977 in

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) is a former

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High school

White attended North Royalton High School in

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, where he was a standout in football, basketball, and track and field. In senior football, he won All-State honors, was a Blue Chip All-American, and was selected to play in the Big 33 Classic.

College career

White attended

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, where he was a star in both football and track and field. In football, he was a four-year letterman and finished his career with four sacks and 273 tackles. In track and field, he was the champion in the outdoor long jump.

High school

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