Started the final seven games at quarterback and will resume the battle for playing time in the spring ... Played well for a true freshman, showing a strong arm, good composure and the ability to make plays with his legs.
2012 (Freshman): Played in 10 games, starting seven ... Completed 87 of 161 passes, 54 percent, for 801 yards and three touchdowns ... Also rushed for a net 206 yards and three TDs ... Played his best in the season finale at Tennessee, completing 29 of 45 for 225 yards and a touchdown ... Rushed and passed for a touchdown in the win over Samford.
High School: Exciting athlete with multiple skills ... Helped Prattville (Ala.) HS to the Class AAAAAA state championship and a top-25 national ranking ... Split time at quarterback and wide receiver ... Earned honorable-mention all-state honors even though he wasn't the team's full-time quarterback ... Listed as the nation's No. 12 dual-threat QB and the No. 20 prospect in Alabama by 24/7 Sports ... The No. 32 prospect in Alabama by Rivals.com ... Coached at Prattville by Jamey Dubose ... Was the starting quarterback as a sophomore at Jefferson Davis HS in Montgomery ... Member of the basketball team and was named most valuable player of two in-season tournaments ... Helped coach youth league football and the "powder puff" girls' football team ... Honor-roll student.
Personal: Born in Montgomery, Ala. ... Son of Walter and Tracey Whitlow ... Walter played basketball in junior college ... Major is undecided.
