Each week, we’ll select a former Stallion who is excelling on the gridiron at the collegiate level
Joe Whitehead, Otterbein University
Our 9th edition of the St. Francis DeSales Football Alum of The Week, from Otterbein University, it's Joe Whitehead. Whitehead, a starting junior defensive lineman recorded a quarterback sack last Saturday in a 42-0 loss to Mount Union, up in Alliance. For the season, the 6-foot, 305 pounder, has 23 tackles, 2.5 for a loss including the one sack in 8 games played for the Cardinals. In his career at Otterbein, the former Stallion has started 24 games, including all ten as a sophomore last season, when he was named Honorable Mention All-OAC. He has played in 27 games overall and has collected 63 tackles. While a senior at DeSales, Whitehead was named 1st-Team All-CCL, District and Ohio. As a defensive tackle, he was recognized as the 2007 Central District Division-II Defensive Player of the Year. Joe was also a state qualifier as a wrestler in 2008. Next up for the Otterbein Cardinals, now 2-6 overall, they'll play host to Marietta. From the Ohio Athletic Conference, Otterbein University; rom St. Francis DeSales High School, Joe Whitehead, together they make up this week's installment of the St. Francis DeSales Football Alum of The Week.
Week 1 - Kenny Stafford, Senior WR, University of Toledo
Week 2 - Malcom Burrell, Sophomore LB, Ohio Northern University
Week 3 - Chi Chi Ariguzo, Freshman LB, Northwestern University
Week 4 - John Irwin, Senior LB, Heidelberg University
Week 5 - Travis Jackson, Freshman Center, Michigan State University
Week 6 - Patrick Omameh, Junior OL, University of Michigan
Week 7 - Justin Thompson, Senior TE, Kent State University
Week 8 - Josh Dowling-Fitzpatick, Junior DE, U.S. Naval Academy
Week 9 - Joe Whitehead, Junior DT, Otterbein University
Week 10 - Adam Slupski, Junior HB, Morehead State University