Army head coach Rich Ellerson welcomed the newest members of the Black Knights' football program into the fold on Monday as he announced his club's 2010 recruiting class.
About Whitaker: One of talented group of youngsters fighting for playing time on rebuilt offensive line ... starts his second season listed third on depth chart at left tackle.
2010: Did not see any varsity action.
High School: Two-year letterman at California High School ... played tight end, offensive tackle and defensive end ... eanred all-conference and all-region honors as defensive end ... recorded two interceptions, most by a defensive lineman in school history ... lettered four times in volleyball ... played middle blocker and outside hitter positions.
Personal: Born Sept. 6, 1990 ... given name is Daniel J. Whitaker ... parents' names are Chuck and Carrie Whitaker ... mother played volleyball at Cal Poly ... majoring in Life Sciences.
