An area of emphasis for the St. Louis Battlehawks over the past couple of years has been their secondary. They’ve consistently looked to improve upon this unit specifically, and continue to bring in new pieces. Most recently, the Battlehawks signed DB Nick Whiteside who brings even more depth and talent to the squad.
The #UFL has announced the following transactions pic.twitter.com/xyhHJzxZpe
— UFL Communications Department (@UFL_PR) December 3, 2024
Nick Whiteside is a young prospect who’s got plenty of potential at this level to succeed. Nick played all of his college football at Saginaw Valley State. He immediately made an impact upon arrival, recording 15 tackles and four PBU’s as a freshman in 2018.
Whiteside continued to trend upwards at Saginaw Valley State from year to year. While they missed the season in 2020, Nick returned in 2021 and earned first-team All-GLIAC honors, while being named GLIAC Defensive Back of the Year after posting 40 tackles, eight PBU’s, and four interceptions.
The St Louis Battlehawks are signing @svsu_football DB Nick Whiteside whose collegiate accolades include:
2x All-American
2x Finalist for Cliff Harris Award
All GLIAC defensive back of the Year awardHe was signed by the Washington Commanders as an UDFA in 2023 and spent time… pic.twitter.com/vWhgT1FHDQ
— United Football Media (@The_UFM) December 4, 2024
Nick actually suffered a torn achilles at the end of that campaign, but returned the next year and put up excellent numbers once again, with 30 tackles and two picks. Unfortunately, a broken foot cut that season a bit short as well.
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From there, after fully healing, Whiteside was signed by the Washington Commanders as an UDFA in 2023. Nick was activated for a couple of games that year, and remained on the practice squad up until August of 2024.
The #Commanders have released CB Nick Whiteside II
Was an UDFA signing in 2023. pic.twitter.com/lItkTDJ9Ax
— JD5MVP…