He moved on to North Texas State University where he played halfback and fullback.
As a sophomore, he had 2 scores in eight seconds to help upset West Texas State University.
Whitfield was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Dallas Cowboys after the 1965 NFL draft.
[4] In 1970, he signed with the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League (CFL) and was second in team rushing with 754 yards.
Worked at Satellite West Jr. High School in Brooklyn, NY from 1978 to 1982 as a gym teacher.