James Calvin White (born February 3, 1992) is an American football running back for the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Wisconsin and was drafted by the Patriots in the fourth round of the 2014 NFL Draft. In Super Bowl LI, he scored three touchdowns, including the game-winning score in overtime. He set Super Bowl records for receptions with 14 and points scored with 20, including the first points ever scored in overtime in a Super Bowl.
The Patriots use White primarily as their third-down back, or as an extra wide receiver. His receiving statistics exceed his rushing statistics, with 2,164 yards and 19 touchdowns on 248 receptions, compared to just 856 yards and 7 touchdowns on only 207 carries. He is one of two holders of the all-time record for receptions in a single playoff game, 15, which he made in the AFC divisional round playoff game following the 2018 season.
NFL Super Bowl 2018 New England Patriots | NFL Super Bowl 2016 New England Patriots | NFL Super Bowl 2014 New England Patriots |
2014-2017 |
2017-2020 |
2020-2021 |