CMU's Tackling Machine & Academic Standout Poised for Pro Leap
Senior LB Justin Whiteside capped his CMU career in 2024 with 58 tackles (28 solo), 3 sacks, and 11 starts, building a 214-tackle legacy (23.5 TFL, 6.5 sacks) across 59 games as a durable every-down force.[1][5] Preseason All-MAC honoree with Academic All-MAC smarts, his explosive freshman burst (7.5 TFL) and consistent motor make him a sideline-to-sideline predator—care about him for reliable production without injury red flags; perfect fit for teams needing gritty, intelligent depth at LB or special teams.[1][3][4]
