Updated August 15, 2026
Nick Whiteside (born May 1, 2000) is the cornerback for the Detroit Lions, wearing No. 38. He played college football at Saginaw Valley State. He has been with the Detroit Lions since 2025. Roster membership as of August 14, 2026.
Player information
- Position: cornerback (CB)
- Number: 38
- Born: May 1, 2000
- Height: 6 ft 1 in
- Weight: 200 lb
- College: Saginaw Valley State
- Roster as of: August 14, 2026
Professional career
Detroit Lions (2025)
Nick Whiteside played 3 regular season games for the Detroit Lions in 2025, with 0 sacks, 0 interceptions, 3 solo tackles and 2 assists.
NFL statistics
Regular season
| Year | Team | G | Sacks | Int | Solo | Ast | TFL | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Detroit Lions | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Career | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Contract
DLP IQ lists a 1-year deal signed in 2026 with a total value of $1 million, $1 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.
