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TRANSACTIONS:
- Originally a 4th round (129th pick overall) draft choice by the Giants in 2006.
GIANTS NOTES:
- Whimper joined Mathias Kiwanuka, Sinorice Moss, Gerris Wilkinson and Barry Cofield as 2006 Giants draft choices who contributed in their rookie season.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:
- Has played in 24 regular season games and 5 postseason games, with most of his action coming on special teams. - Missed the entire 2008 season due to injury to his foot…Was placed on IR on August 30, 2008. - In 2007, played in all 16 regular season games and 4 postseason games on special teams and as an extra lineman is short yardage situations…Replaced RT Kareem McKenzie in the 4th quarter vs. Minnesota (11/25)…Replaced LT David Diehl in the fourth quarter when Diehl left the game with heat cramps at Tampa Bay in the NFC Wild Card Game (1/6) - As a rookie in 2006, played in 8 regular season games and the NFC Wild Card game at Philadelphia (1/7) with all of his action coming on special teams. - Was inactive for the 1st 8 games of the season…Made his NFL debut vs. Chicago (11/12) and played on special teams.
COLLEGE:
- Played in 45 games with 26 starts at East Carolina. - Versatile performer played outside linebacker, defensive end, tight end and both offensive tackle positions in his career. - Recorded 52 tackles (28 solo) with 2 sacks for minus 16 yards and 8 stops for losses of 29 yards. He recovered 2 fumbles, returning both for a total of 10 yards and a touchdown….Also forced 1 fumble and batted away 2 passes. - At tight end, he caught 7 passes for 122 yards (17.4-yard avg.) and produced 32 knockdown blocks while allowing only 1 quarterback sack and 4 pressures. - As a freshman in 2002, played in 11 games as a reserve outside linebacker and recorded 17 tackles (13 solo) with a sack, 3 stops for losses and a forced fumble. Was named to the Conference USA All-Freshman Team. - In 2003, Whimper played in 12 games with 8 starts at defensive end and one game at the Bandit (rush end) position…Posted 27 tackles (11 solo), a sack, 5 stops behind the line of scrimmage and a fumble recovery. - Began the 2004 season as a defensive end, but moved to tight end in Game 3 vs. Cincinnati and started the final 7 contests…Finished with 7 receptions for 122 yards (17.4-yard avg.) and recorded 7 tackles (3 solo). - In 2005, became the starting left tackle in the second game before shifting to the right side for the rest of the season. Registered 32 knockdown blocks, made a solo tackle and recovered a fumble. - Super Sleeper Team and All-Conference USA 2nd-team choice by The NFL Draft Report in 2005.
OFF-THE-FIELD ACTIVITY:
- Attended the Giants Kickoff Luncheon benefitting St. Vincent's Medical Center.
PERSONAL:
- Attended Havelock (N.C.) High School, where he was rated by Prep Atlantic as 14th-best prospect in the state as a senior. - All-Conference performer as a defensive end, registering 87 tackles and 8 sacks. - Also had 14 receptions for 331 yards and 5 touchdowns as a tight end…Caught 29 passes and scored 9 touchdowns as a sophomore. - Lettered 3 seasons, helping the team compile a combined 27-7 record and advance to the state playoffs each year… Also lettered in track and basketball. - Communications major. - Son of Guy and June Whimper. - Born May 21, 1983 in Honolulu.
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AGE: 26
HEIGHT: 6-5
WEIGHT: 302 lbs
BORN: Havelock, NC
POSITION: Tackle
COLLEGE: East Carolina
NFL EXPERIENCE: 3rd Year
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“I feel like I’m doing pretty well right now, Every day that I step out on the field I feel I’m progressing. I work on different things and try to become better for myself – not only for the coaches but for myself, so I go home and have a good chance at laying my head down and going to sleep.” - WR Sinorice Moss on his offseason
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