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Whittaker is expected to sign with the ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Cardinals, per the Star's Michael Lev.Ìý

In four seasons at ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, the 5-foot-11-inch, 185-pound Whittaker recorded 159 tackles and seven interceptions. Whittaker missed most of the 2018 season due to an elbow injury, but returned and played in all 12 games this past season.Ìý

Moments after news broke about Whittaker, ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ running back J.J. Taylor signed with the New England Patriots as an undrafted free agent.Ìý

The 5-foot-5-inch, 185-pound Taylor was the smallest prospect entering the draft and was projected to be the highest-selected Wildcat by several mock drafts, but went undrafted.Ìý

In four years at ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Taylor rushed for 3,263 yards and 18 touchdowns. Taylor is ranked fifth on ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥'s all-time rushing list.Ìý

Historically, sub-6-foot running backs have performed well in New England under Bill Belichick's offense such as Danny Woodhead, Stevan Ridley and, most recently, James White, Rex Burkhead and Sony Michel, albeit Taylor is three inches shorter than Woodhead, who is 5-8. In 2019, Taylor was implemented more in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥'s passing offense and caught a career-high 289 yards. In 2018 and 2019, White and Burkhead were among one of the Patriots' top pass-catchers, running back usage is similar to Taylor's role at UA this past season.Ìý

The Star will update this story once more undrafted free agents sign.ÌýÌý