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Devin White refers to Lavonte David as an ‘old guy’ in this hilarious video

Watch as Bucs linebackers Devin White and Lavonte David race during training camp.

Buccaneers second-year linebacker Devin White is expected to make a big jump in 2020, looking to further validate the team’s selection of him with the fifth pick in the 2019 NFL draft.

White and fellow linebacker Lavonte David could easily be the best linebacker duo in the league, and for David, the 2020 season will be his ninth in the NFL, making him the old veteran of the linebacker group.

Take a look at this hilarious video from Bucs camp of White referring to David as an old man before they square off in a race. And, as Lavonte proves, he’s still got the wheels to play this game.

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"That boy fast for year nine" 😭

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Bucs wide receiver Mike Evans had to weigh in on the video with a comment of his own.

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Could this Buccaneer land in the NFL 100’s top 10 next year?

Find out which Buccaneer Peter Schrager of “Good Morning Football” believes will make the jump into the NFL 100’s top 10 next year.

There’s a lot of excitement around the 2020 Tampa Bay Buccaneers thanks to the signing of quarterback Tom Brady and the acquisition of tight end Rob Gronkowski.

Adding two future Hall of Famers to an already stacked offense will make every Bucs game a “must-watch” this season, but the defense could also provide some highlight-worthy moments, too.

One player who seems poised to take a major step forward in 2020, besides from Jame Dean, is linebacker Devin White. The 2019 fifth overall pick stumbled out of the gate last season, but finished strong down the stretch, winning Defensive Rookie of the Month the last two months of the season.

Peter Schrager over at “Good Morning Football” loved what he saw from White last season, and made the bold prediction that the second-year linebacker would find himself in the top 10 of the NFL 100 list next year.

Here’s what Schrager had to say:

And, for what it’s worth, it seems the Buccaneers agree with Schrager’s assessment.

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Devin White documents his rookie year on Instagram

Buccaneers linebacker Devin White took to Instagram to document the journey of his rookie year.

Bucs linebacker Devin White faced big expectations entering his rookie year last season. Not only was the former LSU linebacker the fifth overall pick in the 2019 draft, but he was the first linebacker taken in round one by the Buccaneers since Hall of Famer Derrick Brooks back in 1995.

White’s season got off to a rough start, however, due to illness and injury, but he righted the ship in the second half to establish himself as a bright young star in this league.

The linebacker took to Instagram recently to document the journey of Year 1.

Take a look.

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Devin White is pumped and ready to go

Bucs linebacker Devin White posted his excitement on Instagram for the upcoming 2020 season.

The Buccaneers defense will need to play up to par with their high-powered offense in 2020 if Tampa Bay is going to make a serious run at a championship.

Tom Brady is in at quarterback, and the Bucs are hoping the soon-to-be 43-year-old QB will be able to get them back to the postseason for the first time since 2007.

On defense, the Bucs retained key veterans like Ndamukong Suh and Jason Pierre-Paul, and have reigning sack champion Shaq Barrett returning after he signed his franchise tag tender offer.

But the biggest cornerstone for this Bucs D is linebacker Devin White, the fifth overall pick in the 2019 draft. White had a strong second half to his rookie season last year, and seems to be everything the team had hoped for.

The star linebacker and cowboy took to Instagram today to show his excitement about the upcoming season.

Take a look.

And it seems his new quarterback was feeling this post, too.

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Devin White’s making good use of his truck this offseason

See how Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Devin White is passing the time while practicing social distancing.

Social distancing is keeping many of us from getting out and being around friends. Even athletes are dealing with the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. Fortunately, there’s no rule about social media distancing, so at least we are still able to stay connected in that regard.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Devin White, who had a strong second-half finish to last season, recently delivered a message to fans talking about the coronavirus pandemic and how to stay strong. He even recommended doing something you love to help pass the time.

For White, that means putting in some time and work around his property. The real-life cowboy took to Instagram recently showing the work he, and his truck, are putting in.

Take a look.

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Daniel Jeremiah’s 2019 rookie rankings shows little respect for Devin White

Daniel Jeremiah’s final rookie rankings for 2019 has Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Devin White falling out of the top 10.

The 2019 regular season is in the books, and for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, they head into the offseason with a newfound sense of optimism. After a 3-7 start to the year, the Bucs finished 7-9 and now hold the 14th pick in April’s NFL draft.

One of the biggest bright sports of the Bucs’ season was the strong second half performance of rookie linebacker Devin White, who was sidelined for several games earlier in the year with a knee sprain. White had dominant performance against the Jacksonville Jaguars, and even returned a fumble 91 yards for a touchdown in Week 17, the longest fumble return in franchise history.

White also earned NFL Defensive Rookie of the Month honors for both November and December, proving he is one of the league’s young emerging stars.

Which is why it is so surprising to see White ranked only at No. 11 on Daniel Jeremiah’s list of the top 25 rookies of 2019 over at NFL.com. DJ had White ranked at No. 8 on his list at the beginning of December, but dropped him three spots on his final list. Jeremiah moved New York Giants rookie quarterback Daniel Jones up 11 spots from 18 to 7 on the latest list. It’s hard to wrap your head around the fact that White, who has been as dominant as any rookie defender the past two months, would fall down the list and out of the top 10.

I’m sure any team in the league would jump at the chance to get a young star like him. Maybe White can use Jeremiah’s list as added motivation heading into the offseason.

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Bucs LB Devin White named Defensive Rookie of the Month

For the second-straight month, Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Devin White has been named NFL Defensive Rookie of the Month.

For a brief time, it seemed as though the 2019 NFL season would be a nightmare rookie campaign for Bucs linebacker Devin White. The fifth pick in last April’s NFL draft had the perhaps the roughest start to his career you could imagine (minus a season-ending injury, of course). In the week leading up to Week 1’s opener against the San Francisco 49ers, White dealt with tonsillitis, losing up to 10 pounds. Then, in Week 2, he suffered a knee sprain that sidelined him for several games and saw his odds of winning the Defensive Rookie of the Year award drop.

But, since returning to the field, White has been one of the most dominant defenders in the league, and not just among rookies. He capped off his stellar finish to the 2019 season by returning a fumble 91 yards for a touchdown in Week 17’s loss to the Atlanta Falcons. It was the longest fumble return touchdown in franchise history.

Now, White can add another big achievement to his ever-growing resume as he’s just been named Defensive Rookie of the Month for December.

White was named Defensive Rookie of the Month for November, as well, so it’s an impressive way for the former LSU star to finish the season.

The Buccaneers defense finished 15th in the league this year, a far cry from 2018 when they were ranked 27th. The team holds the No. 14 pick in April’s draft, and, if CBS Sports is right, White could soon be joined by his former LSU teammate.

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Bucs LB Devin White: ‘I’m a big boy now’

See what Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie linebacker Devin White had to say after his big performance against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ win over the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday could very well be labeled as the coming out party for rookie linebacker Devin White.

The fifth overall pick in April’s draft had perhaps his best game of the season, kicking things off in the first quarter by intercepting quarterback Nick Foles on Jacksonville’s opening drive and then scooping up a fumble and taking it to the house on the Jags’ next possession.

White was a beast all day long, even body-slamming former LSU teammate and current Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette. After the game, White spoke about his big day and going up against the imposing back.

(Via the Tampa Bay Times):

“I was just trying to let him know I’m in the league, I’m a big boy now. I’m not the same freshman from LSU. My game done rose to another level… It’s my time, I guess. I’ve been set back this year, but I never complained, and I also kept my head down and kept working. It’s time for me to show out. It’s time for me to show the world what I can do, and it’s time for me to keep building on it.”

White’s season got off to a rough start as he dealt with tonsillitis leading up to Week 1 and then suffered a knee sprain in Week 2 that sidelined him several weeks. Now, however, he is showing the Bucs and the rest of the league why he was considered the best linebacker in his draft class.

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Rookie LB Devin White just made Buccaneers history

Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie linebacker Devin White had a touchdown and interception in the first quarter against the Jaguars.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers ended the first quarter of today’s game against the Jacksonville Jaguars with a 15-0 lead, and they can thank rookie linebacker Devin White for that.

White, the fifth overall pick in April’s NFL draft, intercepted Jags quarterback Nick Foles on Jacksonville’s opening drive, which eventually led to a touchdown by Bucs running back Peyton Barber. Then, on Jacksonville’s next possession, Foles fumbled the ball after being sacked by Shaq Barrett, and lo and behold, White was there to scoop up the ball and take it 14 yards to the house.

Not only did White’s big first quarter help Tampa Bay build a comfortable lead, but he also made a bit of history along the way.

Take a look.

White has come on strong the second half of the season after struggling through the first few weeks. He battled tonsillitis in the week leading up to the team’s opener against the San Francisco 49ers and then suffered a knee sprain in Week 2’s win over the Carolina Panthers, which kept him out for several weeks.

Over the last month, however, White has been a beast, tackling punters and chasing down running backs. Now, he can add this piece of history to his ever-growing NFL resume.

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