Lindsey Rashaun Witten (born April 28, 1988) is an

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defensive end who is currently a

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. He was signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers as an

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in 2010. He was cut at the end of camp and signed by the

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of the United Football League. He played college football at the

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High school career

Witten was an All-State honorable mention pick from Ohio who made 98 tackles and had 22 sacks in his senior year. High school is one of the top programs in the state of Ohio as the Tarblooders had 15 Division I signees in Witten's senior class. Glenville advanced to the 2004 state Division 1 semifinals.

College career

Witten played his career at the

Witten was a First Team All-Big East selection in 2009. He was considered one of the top defensive end prospects available for the 2010 NFL Draft.

Professional career

Pittsburgh Steelers

Witten went undrafted in the 2010 NFL Draft. The Pittsburgh Steelers signed him as a free agent after the draft. Witten was released by the Steelers during July 2010 training camp.

Hartford Colonials

The Hartford Colonials signed Witten as a free agent on August 5, 2010. Witten never played a down for Hartford.

Calgary Stampeders

The Calgary Stampeders signed Witten as a free agent on May 16, 2011.

United States Navy

Currently serving in United States Navy, as 3rd Class Petty Officer. Rated Aviation Administrationman.

Personal life

He is the younger brother of former NFL safety

Donte Whitner Donte Demetrius Whitner Sr. (born July 24, 1985) is a former professional American football strong safety. He played college football at Ohio State, and was drafted by the Buffalo Bills eighth overall in the 2006 NFL Draft. Whitner has also ...

References

External links

Connecticut Huskies Bio

Pittsburgh Steelers bio
1988 births Living people Glenville High School alumni American football defensive ends Chicago Rush players Cleveland Gladiators players UConn Huskies football players Edmonton Elks players Hartford Colonials players Players of American football from Cleveland {{linebacker-1980s-stub