Mississippi State Wide Receiver, Gainesville Native Hits Transfer Portal

The brother of a former Florida Gators wide receiver has hit the transfer portal at the conclusion of a brutal Bulldogs season

The brother of a former Gators wideout has hit the portal | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

After two seasons in Starkville, Mississippi State, redshirt freshman wide receiver Creed Whittemore has revealed that he plans to enter the transfer portal. 

BREAKING: Mississippi State WR Creed Whittemore plans to enter the Transfer Portal, he tells @on3sports

The 5’11 185 WR from Gainesville, FL will have 3 years of eligibility remaining

Ranked as a Four-Star Recruit in the ‘23 Class (per On3)https://t.co/zPSFRfgMKT pic.twitter.com/Ha1YnTMflN

— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) November 30, 2024

Throughout his collegiate career, Whittemore has started 5 games and played in 16 total games. The Gainesville native saw action immediately with the Bulldogs, scoring two touchdowns in his collegiate debut as a true freshman. 

Have a day Creed Whittemore!

33-yard touchdown reception
53-yard touchdown run#HailState🐶 | @c_whit115 pic.twitter.com/HA9eVag8qk

— Mississippi State Football (@HailStateFB) September 2, 2023

Over two seasons, Whittemore has caught 15 passes for 167 yards and two touchdowns while also rushing for 101 yards and two touchdowns. 

In September, the sophomore wide receiver decided to redshirt for the remainder of the 2024 season.

SOURCE: Mississippi State sophomore WR Creed Whittemore plans to redshirt 2024 season https://t.co/AjBNuZbhFA pic.twitter.com/O4zQkaJfml

— Robbie Faulk (@robbiefaulkOn3) September 26, 2024

Before flipping his commitment to Mississippi State, the Gainesville native spent several months committed to the Florida Gators. Creed’s brother, Trent, spent four years as a Gator before transferring to UCF, where he has spent the past two seasons. His father, Mark, has spent 12 years as the head coach at nearby Buchholz High School in Gainesville. 

During his time at Bucholz, Whittemore paved his own path by earning national attention as a four-star wide receiver, despite playing quarterback throughout his entire high school career. Throughout his time as a Bobcat, Whittemore threw for 6,648 yards while finishing with 90 total touchdowns.

Since he redshirted this season, Whittemore will have three years of eligibility remaining once he finds his landing spot.