NT · New Orleans Saints
Willie Whitehead
Age 53 · 191 cm (6'3") · 136 kg · Born Jan 26, 1973 · Auburn
NFL career
1999
debut year
2006
last season
8
seasons
#98
jersey
College: Auburn
Career stats
Regular-season totals from 1999 to 2006 · 83 games.
Defense
124solo tackles
25.0sacks
0INTs
0def TDs
Stats by season
8 regular-season campaigns tracked.
Defense
| Year | Team | G | Tackles | Sacks | Int | Def TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | New Orleans Saints | 12 | 26 | 7.0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | New Orleans Saints | 11 | 13 | 5.5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | New Orleans Saints | 11 | 12 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | New Orleans Saints | 11 | 19 | 3.0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | New Orleans Saints | 9 | 28 | 6.0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | New Orleans Saints | 6 | 4 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | New Orleans Saints | 16 | 16 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | New Orleans Saints | 7 | 6 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 |
Games during career · New Orleans Saints
Most recent results for the franchise while Willie Whitehead was on the roster (1999+ play-by-play coverage).
L
W
L
W
L
W
W
W
14–39 @ Bears
2006-20 · Jan 21, 2007 · PLAYOFF
W
27–24 vs Eagles
2006-19 · Jan 13, 2007 · PLAYOFF
L
21–31 vs Panthers
2006-17 · Dec 31, 2006 · REGULAR
W
30–7 @ Giants
2006-16 · Dec 24, 2006 · REGULAR
L
10–16 vs Commanders
2006-15 · Dec 17, 2006 · REGULAR
W
42–17 @ Cowboys
2006-14 · Dec 10, 2006 · REGULAR
W
34–10 vs 49ers
2006-13 · Dec 3, 2006 · REGULAR
W
31–13 @ Falcons
2006-12 · Nov 26, 2006 · REGULAR
Other "Whitehead" players in NFL history
Different players, same surname — ordered by most recent.
Career badges
Retired
External profiles
Auburn alumni in the NFL
Other NFL players who attended Auburn.
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TE · 2025
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NT peers of the era
Other NTs who debuted within five seasons of Willie Whitehead.
Kelly Gregg
Debut 1999 · #77 · Chiefs
Al Lucas
Debut 2000 · #71 · Panthers
Jamal Williams
Debut 1998 · #76 · Broncos
Kendrick Clancy
Debut 2000 · #71 · Saints
Bryan Robinson
Debut 1997 · #97 · Cardinals
Casey Hampton
Debut 2001 · #98 · Steelers
Chris Hoke
Debut 2001 · #76 · Steelers
David Richie
Debut 1997 · #99 · Packers