White was born in Oak Ridge, Tennessee and grew up in New Orleans, Louisiana, where he attended St. Augustine High School.
[1] White was a member of the Nebraska Cornhuskers for four seasons, playing as key reserve and occasional starter at linebacker.
White's most productive season was as a junior in 1991, when he made 42 total tackles (six for loss) and finished second on the team with five sacks.
[2] After not being selected in the 1993 NFL draft, White was signed by the New England Patriots as a undrafted free agent in 1993.
[9] Since his retirement from football, White has worked in the administration at State University of New York at Fredonia.