2025 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Arthur White IV, DB, Virginia State University

Name: Arthur White IV

Position: DB

Height: 6’1″

Weight: 190 lbs

X(Twitter): @ArthurDWhiteIV

Instagram: @arthurdwhiteiv

What made you decide you wanted to be a football player?

I played for a great football program to start my football career. My parents have always supported me playing. Initially my older brother played football, besides my dad he is my role model. I wanted to be like him. I was 5 or 6 years old when he first brought me to his high school practices.

What are your favorite moments from your football life?

I’ve had a very memorable football career. I have to say the Watkins days (Watkins Hornets)! It’s a youth football program in Washington D.C. It’s hard to put into words how it felt to grow a love for football, but this program means a lot to me. The community, pride, development, and support created moments that I could never forget.

What are you looking to achieve as a football player going forward?

A long professional career, displaying a consistent high level of defensive back play and professionalism.

If you could hang out with any football player past or present for a day, who
and why?

Darrelle Revis; When I first began playing corner, I watched a lot of his films. It was eye opening to see him cover and have success against each team’s most targeted receivers.

Which one of your family members inspires you the most and why?

My immediate family members, my mother, father, and brother. My older brother is 9 years older than me; he’s constantly growing and learning. I’ve always had a good role model to follow into directions of achievement and courage towards life’s endeavors.

What is your favorite defensive scheme and why?

Nickel defense (4-2-5). There are 5-6 defenders in the box, depending on formation, and 5 defensive backs. Nickel defense can offer a middle ground between run heavy and pass heavy defense. Four, five, or even six-man pressures, zone blitzes, split field coverages, man to man, can all be accomplished. The defense can be disguised with safety and nickel/overhang movement. You can also adjust to the offensive scheme and tempo effectively.

What should we know about Arthur White the person?

I am a football player. Along with going to school, the relationships with my family/friends, and playing PlayStation, preparing for football is what I do, pretty much all I do, all the time, and I love it.

What stands out about your film the most?

The frequency of interceptions, the ability to deny inside and outside receivers the ball in man coverage, and the awareness in zone as routes develop.

How do you handle challenges both in life and on the football field?

I handle them the same way, composure and adjustment. Accepting the challenge, then taking my understanding of an effective approach to overcome and continue moving forward.

What would a team get in a player like you?

A player who brings his highest level of play every day. A player who is consistently looking to improve in every way: in the classroom (film, scheme) on the field, etc. A player who will always be professional, representing the team, his teammates, and himself adequately.

What do you love the most about the game of football?

The journey and the process towards being the best you can be.

Who is the most underrated player you’ve played with and why?

The most underrated would have to be Alex White, here at Virginia State. He consistently makes effective decisions in the box and on the perimeter regarding block shedding, tackling, and setting edges. He’s very technical. His ability to cover receivers, and drop in zones alongside his box-play makes him an all-around defender. He’s the best hybrid I’ve ever played with.

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