2015 (Freshman): Traveled or dressed each week, but did not see game action, taking a redshirt ... Threw two touchdown passes in WCU's annual Spring Game ... Connected on 7-of-13 passes for 131 yards and the two scores with one interception, adding 12 rushing yards in the controlled scrimmage.
Prior to Western Carolina: Passed for over 2,500 yards and 25 touchdowns as a senior at Northview High earning honorable mention all-state accolades ... Began his prep career at Prattville High before transferring to Northview ... In his final season at Prattville, threw for 916 yards on 63-of-114 passing with eight touchdowns and seven interceptions ... As a sophomore, threw for 888 yards on 54-of-124 passing with six TDs and 11 interceptions ... Listed as a two-star recruit by Rivals.com and is touted as a three-star recruit from 247Sports.com ... High school coach was LaBryan Stewart.
Personal: Is the son of Walter and Tracey ... His father played basketball in junior college ... His brother, Jalen Whitlow, was a starting QB at Kentucky before transferring to Eastern Illinois where he is the starter for the Panthers.