[2] He attended Skyline High School in Idaho Falls, where he was a top football player and state champion wrestler.

[2][4] White earned all-state honors in both sports and also was the state champion in discus throw and shotput.

[6] In the 1980 season, White's senior year, he tied for first on the team in "big plays", having recorded five sacks, five tackles-for-loss and two forced fumbles.

[7][8] Despite being a 12th round pick, he impressed in training camp and made the final roster as backup nose tackle, becoming one of only six rookies to make the team.

[9] Against the Philadelphia Eagles on October 25, White blocked a 54-yard field goal, which was the first time this was accomplished in team history.

[14][15] He helped the Buccaneers compile a 5–4 record and make it to the playoffs, where they lost to the Dallas Cowboys for the second consecutive year.

[18] McKay said that the play of new signings Brison Manor and Byron Braggs contributed to his release.

[19] White mostly appeared on special teams, but became a starter for the final two games of the year after Wisniewski was injured.

[1] White finished the season with 15 games played, two as a starter, and 39 tackles, including 13 solo stops.

[19] He also made two sacks for a loss of 16 yards and pressured the quarterback into throwing the ball away nine times, which was fourth-highest on the team.

[19] After Wisniewski announced his plans to sit out the 1985 season, White was named the Colts' starting nose tackle.

[19] White had his best year as a professional in 1985, starting 15 out of 16 games and making 97 tackles, leading the team's defensive line as the Colts finished 5–11.