WorldWide RamsEd “Pi Double i” Henderson Player Bio: J.J. Arcega-Whiteside was born in Zaragoza, Spain, to Joaquin Arcega and Valorie Whiteside and at the age of six, his family moved to South Carolina. His mother played college basketball at Appalachian State and professionally overseas in Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, and Italy. His father played professionally overseas in Spain. Arcega-Whiteside has the pedigree of athletes in the family as his uncles Fernando, and Jose Arcega, both played basketball for Spain in the 1984 Summer Olympics. His cousin Taylor Sowell played football at Duke, and Gaila Proctor played volleyball at Clemson University. Arcega-Whiteside prepped at Dorman High School in Roebuck, South Carolina, where he was a 2015 Parade First Team All-American. He became Dorman's career leader with 207 receptions, 3,779 receiving yards, and 38 touchdowns. As a senior, he set a school record in receptions with 108 receptions, 1,824 receiving yards, and 20 touchdowns. As a junior, he had over 1,500 receiving yards and 16 touchdowns. Aside to playing football, he lettered in basketball and track. He was a 2014 McDonald’s All-America nominee in basketball, and All-State in track placing fourth in the 100 meters. Arcega-Whiteside took his talent west to Stanford University as he had one remarkable career. Against a San Diego St defense, he had a career day with six receptions for 226 yards and three touchdowns. Accolades 2018 Biletnikoff Award semifinalist 2018 All-Pac-12 Second Team 2017 All-Pac-12 Honorable Mention Pac-12 Offensive Player of the Week Tied 41-year-old school record with 14 touchdown catches in 2018 Finished second in school history with 28 career receiving touchdowns Finished third in school history with nine career 100-yard receiving games Finished 10th in school history with 16.44 yards per reception (career) Finished 12th in school history with 2,219 career receiving yards Finished 18th in school history with 135 career reception J.J. Arcega-Whiteside |
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