White was a stand out athlete at Port Barre High, where he earned 14 total letters (4 each in football, basketball and track and 2 in baseball).
His performance earned him first-team All-MWC honors as well as an invitation to play in the annual East-West Shrine Game.
His intense style of play and tenacious hitting, coupled with his being a native of Louisiana has earned him the nickname of "Gator" from his teammates and fans.
The Bengals re-signed their former fourth round draft pick on August 22, 2010 after an injury to Safety Gibril Wilson in a preseason game against the Eagles.
On October 5, the Cowboys waived Washington with the intention of re-signing White, but he was claimed off waivers by the Detroit Lions.