Joe Whitest Class: RS Senior Hometown: Belle Glade, Fla. Last College: Independence (Kan.) College Height / Weight: 6-2 / 195 Position: Wide Receiver

2007: Appeared in 11 games as reserve ... did not record any statistics.

2006: Appeared in seven games as reserve and on special teams ... caught eye-popping 20-yard pass at Illinois on Nov. 11.

Independence College: Did not play in 2005 due to turf toe injury.

Personal: Given name is Joe Nathan Whitest Jr. ... born Sept. 4, 1984 ... African-American studies major ... cousin of former Purdue linebacker Al Royal (2003-06) ... enjoys listening to music and watching television ... signed with Southeast Missouri State in 2003 but did not play for Redhawks ... attended Glades Central High School in Florida ... earned all-conference honors ... prep teammate of Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Santonio Holmes ... member of state championship 400- and 1,600-meter relay teams.

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