Washburn University Athletics

At Washburn: Returns to a starting outside linebacker’s position after missing the 2009 season … he has started 23 career games playing in 32 in an Ichabod uniform … he has recorded 121 career tackles with 64 solo stops.

In 2009: Missed the entire season with an injury receiving a medical redshirt sitting out the spring semester.

In 2008: Started 11 games recording 57 total tackles with 27 solo stops and 30 assisted tackles en route to honorable mention all-MIAA honors … had a career-high nine tackles at Central Missouri with three solo stops … had 3.5 tackles for loss for nine yards at Fort Hays State … finished the season with 6.0 tackles for loss for 17 yards … named the Ichabods’ six-second competitor at the post-season banquet … received the Ichabods’ Big Hit award following the Fort Hays State game.

In 2007: Started all 12 games recording 58 total tackles with 33 solo stops and 25 assisted tackles … became the first Ichabod to return an interception for a touchdown in a post-season game as he picked off a pass returning it 27 yards for a touchdown against West Texas A&M … finished the season with three interceptions for 40 yards in return … also recorded two fumble recoveries, three pass break ups and a forced fumble … recorded eight tackles with four solo stops against Central Missouri with two tackles for loss … earned the Ichabod defensive skill player of the week following the game with Colorado Mines.

In 2006: Played in nine games after making the switch from free safety to outside linebacker … recorded six tackles with four solo stops … saw action on special teams recording two fair catch kickoffs.

In 2005: Sat out the season as a redshirt.

Background: A three-year letterman in football … a second team all-league pick at defensive back … a member of the National Honor Society and National Honor Roll.

Personal: Born on Dec. 7, 1986 … son of Greg Wilhoite and Jan Buckheim … majoring in mass media.