Tahir Whitehead

Tahir Ali Whitehead (born April 2, 1990) is an American football linebacker for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for Temple University. He was selected by the Lions in the fifth round of the 2012 NFL Draft.

Early years
A native of Newark, New Jersey, he played high school football at West Side High School, where he was part of the team that won the 2007 state sectional championship.

Professional career
Whitehead was selected in the fifth round of the 2012 NFL Draft by the Detroit Lions.