Danta Whitaker was drafted No. 186 overall by the New York Giants in the 1988 NFL Draft out of Mississippi Valley State. 27 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #186
- Round
- 7
- Draft class
- 1988
- NFL games
- 27
- Career AV
- 16th at Mississippi Valley State
The pick
How Danta Whitaker came off the board in 1988.
- Position
- Tight end TE
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
27 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value
- Games played
- 27
- Career approximate value
- 16th among Mississippi Valley State picks
- Final season
- 19935 years after the draft
Around pick 186
Who came off the board on either side of Danta Whitaker.
Alabama
Ohio State
Portland State
East Tennessee State
Mississippi Valley State in the 1988 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Danta Whitaker in the 1988 NFL Draft
Danta Whitaker is a Tight end out of Mississippi Valley State selected No. 186 overall by the New York Giants in the 1988 NFL Draft. 27 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value Mississippi Valley State has produced 7 NFL draft picks since 1985.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Danta Whitaker drafted?
Danta Whitaker was selected No. 186 overall by the New York Giants in the 1988 NFL Draft (Rd 7). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1988/danta-whitaker.
What college did Danta Whitaker play for?
Danta Whitaker played college football at Mississippi Valley State in the SWAC. See every Mississippi Valley State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/mississippi-valley-state-delta-devils.
How did Danta Whitaker's NFL career turn out?
27 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1988/danta-whitaker.