Reggie White

Reginald Howard Reggie White was an American college and professional football player who was a defensive end and defensive tackle in the National Football League NFL for 15 seasons during the 1980s and 90s He played college football for the University of Tennessee and was recognized as an AllAmerican After playing two professional seasons for the Memphis Showboats of the United States Football LeagueUSFL he was selected in the first round of the 1985 Supplemental Draft and then played for the NFLs Philadelphia Eagles Green Bay Packers and Carolina Panthers becoming one of the most decorated players in NFL history The twotime NFL Defensive Player of the Year 13time Pro Bowl and 12time AllPro selection holds 2nd place alltime amongst career sack leaders with 1985 behind Bruce Smiths 200 career sacks and was selected to the NFL 75th Anniversary AllTime Team NFL 1990s AllDecade Team and the NFL 1980s AllDecade Team During his professional career he was also known for his Christian ministry as an ordained Evangelical minister leading to his nickname The Minister of Defense White is a member of the College Football Hall of Fame and the Pro Football Hall of Fame