Tahir Whitehead was drafted No. 138 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2012 NFL Draft out of Temple. 142 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 41 career approximate value
2012 NFL Draft · Rd 5, Pick 3 · #138 overall
Tahir Whitehead Temple Draft
Tahir Whitehead was drafted No. 138 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2012 NFL Draft out of Temple. 142 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 41 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #138
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 2012
- NFL games
- 142
- Years as starter
- 7
- Career AV
- 416th at Temple
The pick
How Tahir Whitehead came off the board in 2012.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
-
Temple
Mid-American at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'1" · 233 lbs
- Hometown
- Newark, NJ
- Pre-draft board
- 30.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
142 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 41 career approximate value
- Games played
- 142
- Seasons as a starter
- 7
- Career approximate value
- 416th among Temple picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 2663% of career value
- Final season
- 20219 years after the draft
Around pick 138
Who came off the board on either side of Tahir Whitehead.
Alabama
Tennessee · 1× Pro Bowl
Notre Dame
West Virginia
Temple in the 2012 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from Temple
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Tahir Whitehead in the 2012 NFL Draft
Tahir Whitehead is a Linebacker out of Temple selected No. 138 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2012 NFL Draft. 142 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 41 career approximate value Temple has produced 47 NFL draft picks since 1980.
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 Tahir Whitehead drafted?
Tahir Whitehead was selected No. 138 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2012 NFL Draft (Rd 5, Pick 3). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2012/tahir-whitehead.
What college did Tahir Whitehead play for?
Tahir Whitehead played college football at Temple in the Mid-American. See every Temple draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/temple-owls.
How did Tahir Whitehead's NFL career turn out?
142 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 41 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2012/tahir-whitehead.