2021 Countdown to Kickoff: 95 Days Part II (Antoine Whitner)

Written by Evan Orris

The Hoosier Huddle Countdown to 2021 Kickoff is in full swing, and today we have ourselves a double feature. Two players will wear the No. 95 jersey this season, and on the defensive side of the ball, it’s Antoine Whitner Jr.

Antoine Whitner Jr.

Height: 6’5”

Weight: 305 pounds

Hometown: Bradenton, Florida

Position: RS Sophomore Defensive Lineman

The former three-star recruit committed to Indiana back in 2018 over some of college football’s elite programs. Florida, Oregon, and Texas were all high on Whitner’s list. As a recruit, he was ranked as the No. 41 defensive tackle nationally by Rivals.

Originally from Virginia, Whitner moved to Florida for his Junior and Senior seasons and attended the famous IMG Academy. Whitner played both sides of the line in high school as a nose tackle and guard. Tom Allen and his coaching staff saw the potential in the young, versatile player and offered him a scholarship in July 2018.