
Lyle Whitney
Lyle Whitney
2021: Junior
Saw regular action on special teams.
2020: Sophomore
As the No. 2 running back, rushed 77 times for 260 yards (3.4 average) and a touchdown with a long of 22 yards ... caught three passes for 80 yards and a touchdown ... carried the ball 24 times for 86 yards in the win over Jamestown ... totaled 114 yards from scrimmage and a touchdown versus Dordt ... rushed for 73 yards and a touchdown in the win at Briar Cliff.
High School
Prepped at Newcastle High School (Wyo.) … coached by Matt Conzelman … lettered all four years and started for three … served as team captain for one year … earned all-conference honors twice and all-state accolades once … helped Newcastle to two state semifinal appearances and one state quarterfinal advancement … competed in both basketball and track for three years and wrestling for one.
Personal
Born in Newcastle, Wyo., on January 26, 2000 … son of Joseph and Michelle Whitney … has two older sisters, Jae and Kinlee, a younger sister Markie and a younger brother Neil … enjoys making music.