2019 Football Roster
Roster
Whitfield, Jett

Jersey Number 38
Jett Whitfield
- Position:
- Defensive Back
- Height:
- 5-11
- Weight:
- 205
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- New Deal, Texas
- High School:
- New Deal
Bio
2022 SEASON (JUNIOR)
Appeared in two games during final season as a Red Raider … praised by coaching staff as one of Texas Tech’s top scout team members each week … saw action against both Murray State (9/3) and West Virginia (10/22) … made his first career tackle late in the win over Murray State ... AWARDS AND HONORS: recognized on the Academic All-Big 12 first team for his work in the classroom.
2021 SEASON (SOPHOMORE)
Did not see any game action as a sophomore … scout team member.
2020 SEAS0N (REDSHIRT FRESHMAN)
Did not see any game action as a redshirt freshman … scout team member.
2019 SEASON (FRESHMAN)
Redshirt season … scout team member … did not play.
Attended nearby New Deal High School in New Deal, Texas … multi-sport athlete who excelled in his four years on New Deal’s varsity squad on both offense and defense … led New Deal to a state runner-up finish for the 2A ranks in 2018 … earned 2A Player of the Year honors to accompany 2A Built Ford Tough Player of the Year accolades as well as the Lonestar Varsity Player of the Year award for all divisions … District 1-2A MVP and Mr. Texas Football finalist … also nominated as a THSFCA All-State selection at quarterback … racked up an astounding 3,066 rushing yards, 3,014 passing yards and 87 touchdowns as a dual-threat quarterback … also caught 11 passes for 176 yards and three touchdowns as a sophomore … recorded 274 tackles, including 110 during his senior year as a safety … had four career sacks, recovered four fumbles and notched four interceptions on defense ... also a member of the school’s baseball and track and field programs ... helped lead baseball team to the state title game in 2018 ... school was also a state finalist in track and field in 2019 ...
PERSONAL
Jett Whitfield … born in Sweetwater, Texas ... son of Rex and Holly Whitfield ... has two younger sisters, Charlee and Andee ... a University Studies major.
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