Former ASU RB Rachaad White impresses during Senior Bowl week
Feb 5, 2022, 3:41 PM
National running back Rachaad White of Arizona State (3) during the Reese's Senior Bowl practice session on February 2, 2002 at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, Alabama. (Photo by Michael Wade/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
(Photo by Michael Wade/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
Former Arizona State Sun Devil Rachaad White turned heads in Mobile this week, having an impressive week of practice, capped off with a stellar outing in the Reese’s Senior Bowl on Saturday.
White showed the kind of playmaker ASU fans saw all season, showcasing his ability as a running back as well as a pass-catcher.
He saw most of his work in the first half playing on the National team in the Senior Bowl, having 29 yards on seven carries. White also caught one pass for seven yards in the first frame.
My first half #SeniorBowl winners:
• Liberty QB Malik Willis
• Baylor RB Abram Smith
• Arizona St. RB Rachaad White
• Boston College OL Zion Johnson
• Minnesota EDGE Boye Mafe
• Appalachian St LB D'Marco Jackson— Jacob Infante (@jacobinfante24) February 5, 2022
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White didn’t get much burn in the second half with both teams in the Senior Bowl rotating players at a premium. However, he did rip off his longest carry (18 yards) of the afternoon in the second half and finished the game with 52 yards, which led all players.
The week of practice was vital for prospects looking to improve their draft stock and White was able to show off his speed, as well as his pass protection skills.
Top 5 Max Speeds from Senior Bowl National Practice per @ZebraTechnology:
*Fayetteville State CB Josh Williams – 21.75 mph
*Nevada WR Romeo Doubs – 21.25 mph
*Arizona St RB Rachaad White – 21.15 mph
* Ole Miss WR Braylon Sanders – 20.84 mph
* NDSU WR Christian Watson – 20.71 mph— Jim Nagy (@JimNagy_SB) February 1, 2022
Rachaad White with a nice rep in pass pro on Day Two at the #SeniorBowl pic.twitter.com/ApEcegSO1k
— AllSunDevils.com (@AllSunDevils) February 2, 2022
White was listed as the No. 6 running back prospect in the 2022 NFL Draft by ESPN draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr. on Jan. 24.
His team was victorious in the Senior Bowl, winning 20-10.
