Updated August 15, 2026
Devin White (born February 17, 1998) is the linebacker for the Detroit Lions, wearing No. 45. He played college football at LSU. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers selected him No. 5 overall in the 2019 NFL draft. Roster membership as of August 14, 2026.
Player information
- Position: linebacker (LB)
- Number: 45
- Born: February 17, 1998
- Height: 6 ft 0 in
- Weight: 237 lb
- College: LSU
- NFL draft: 2019, No. 5 overall (Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
- Roster as of: August 14, 2026
Professional career
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2019–2023)
Devin White played 13 regular season games for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2019, with 2.5 sacks, 1 interceptions, 55 solo tackles and 33 assists.
Devin White played 15 regular season games for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2020, with 9 sacks, 0 interceptions, 90 solo tackles and 43 assists.
Devin White played 17 regular season games for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2021, with 3.5 sacks, 0 interceptions, 81 solo tackles and 41 assists.
Devin White played 17 regular season games for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2022, with 5.5 sacks, 0 interceptions, 59 solo tackles and 51 assists.
Devin White played 14 regular season games for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2023, with 2.5 sacks, 2 interceptions, 37 solo tackles and 34 assists.
Houston Texans (2024)
Devin White played 6 regular season games for the Houston Texans in 2024, with 0 sacks, 0 interceptions, 14 solo tackles and 4 assists.
Las Vegas Raiders (2025)
Devin White played 17 regular season games for the Las Vegas Raiders in 2025, with 2.5 sacks, 1 interceptions, 90 solo tackles and 79 assists.
Postseason
Devin White played 3 postseason games for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2020, with 0 sacks, 2 interceptions, 27 solo tackles and 11 assists.
Devin White played 2 postseason games for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2021, with 0 sacks, 0 interceptions, 6 solo tackles and 6 assists.
Devin White played 1 postseason games for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2022, with 0 sacks, 0 interceptions, 2 solo tackles and 3 assists.
Devin White played 2 postseason games for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2023, with 0 sacks, 0 interceptions, 0 solo tackles and 3 assists.
NFL statistics
Regular season
| Year | Team | G | Sacks | Int | Solo | Ast | TFL | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 13 | 2.5 | 1 | 55 | 33 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| 2020 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 15 | 9 | 0 | 90 | 43 | 13 | 4 | 1 |
| 2021 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 17 | 3.5 | 0 | 81 | 41 | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| 2022 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 17 | 5.5 | 0 | 59 | 51 | 5 | 5 | 2 |
| 2023 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 14 | 2.5 | 2 | 37 | 34 | 5 | 6 | 0 |
| 2024 | Houston Texans | 6 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | Las Vegas Raiders | 17 | 2.5 | 1 | 90 | 79 | 11 | 3 | 1 |
| Career | 99 | 25.5 | 4 | 426 | 285 | 45 | 24 | 7 |
Postseason
| Year | Team | G | Sacks | Int | Solo | Ast | TFL | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 3 | 0 | 2 | 27 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2022 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 8 | 0 | 2 | 35 | 23 | 5 | 4 | 0 |
Contract
DLP IQ lists a 1-year deal signed in 2026 with a total value of $0 million, $0 million per year, and $0 million guaranteed. Those figures are DLP IQ terms, not a live cap number.
Sources
Every counting number on this page is from DLP IQ. Derived rates use official NFL formulas on those counts. High-school, family, and award lists are omitted until DLP IQ has them. This page does not invent yards.
