Nick Whiteside

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:

• Played one season with the St. Louis Blackhawks (2025) of the UFL.
• Joined the Lions as an undrafted free agent after spending one season with the Washington Commanders (2023-24).

COLLEGE:

• Played four seasons at Saginaw Valley where he saw action in 43 games. He registered 131 tackles (67 solo), 26 pass defenses, 12 interceptions, and 2.0 tackles for loss.
• 2022: Appeared in 10 games, finishing with 30 total tackles (15 solo), five pass defenses, two interceptions, 2.0 tackles for loss, and one block.
• 2021: Played in all 11 games, posting 40 total tackles (17 solo), eight pass defenses, four interceptions, and 0.5 tackle for loss.
  • GLIAC Defensive Back of the Year
  • First-Team All-GLIAC
• 2020: Season canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
• 2019: Appeared in all 11 games, recording 46 total tackles (27 solo), nine pass defenses, and five interceptions.
  • All-GLIAC Honorable Mention
• 2018: Played in all 11 games, totaling 15 tackles (eight solo), four pass defenses, and one interception.

PERSONAL:

• Attended Avondale High School in Auburn Hills, Mich., where he played football, basketball, and ran track.
• Son of Nicholas and Tisha Whiteside.