While listed as a wide receiver, the most lethal part of Whitehead's game is what he can do in kick return and punt return, respectively. He averaged 23.2 yards per kick return over 17 chances and averaged 7.8 yards per punt return in 25 chances.
Whitehead figures to compete for a lead role in the Jets kickoff and punt return games throughout training camp, as well as compete for the chance to figure into the wide receiver depth chart.
"I'll help them in any way I can. I'll try to make this roster and be a playmaker."