Jonathan Wilhite
Jonathan Wilhite
Jonathan Wilhiteis a former American football cornerback. He played college football at Auburn and was drafted by the New England Patriots in the fourth round of the 2008 NFL Draft...
college coverage faster good hard junior learning plays thinking top
I was thinking I'd come here and be on top right away like I was in junior college, but it was a lot faster than it was in junior college. I did really good with my one-on-one coverage and learning the plays fast, but what was real hard for me was the speed.
college defense felt hated junior learned notch plays ready special step teams time
I hated special teams in junior college, but up here, I actually like it. I learned to step it up a notch on defense and special teams. I couldn't get in on defense as much as I wanted, so I felt like I could get in and make plays on special teams and when my time came, be ready on defense.
coaches memory short
The coaches just told me to have a short memory. They said this was my first start, so have a short memory and play like I know how to play.
caught couple good plays
We were lackadaisical. (The coaches) made some good calls, but we didn't make the plays like we usually do. They caught us off-guard a couple times.