Hunter Whitenack
Hunter Whitenack is a three-star recruit from New Carlisle, IN, out of New Prairie (No. 1,053 in the 2022 class) who has not played in Western Michigan's 9 games this season.
Where Whitenack comes from
- New Carlisle, IN
- New Prairie
- About 50 miles from Waldo Stadium
- Three-star, No. 1,053 in the 2022 class; signed with Illinois.
- On the Western Michigan roster since 2025
Where Whitenack fits
Western Michigan lists 25 offensive linemen this season.
The team’s line is 54th in the country in stuff rate allowed this season (a team number).
Western Michigan is 6-3. Next: at Akron, Tue Nov 10.
Similar players
Same class and position
Came to Western Michigan by way of Illinois.
Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for Western Michigan -- now graded to hold down a real starting-caliber role.
Offensive line play doesn't show up in a box score. Here's what actually tells you whether he's good.
The unit he anchors ranks 54th nationally in stuff rate allowed this season. See the full unit breakdown →
Western Michigan has produced 9 All-Conference offensive linemen and 1 All-American. 4 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2016. Addison West was one of them, an All-American.
Five seasons, two schools
- 2026 Western Michigan TaylorYear 5 · Games –
- 2025 Western Michigan TaylorYear 4 · Games –
- Dec 2024 Entered the transfer portalIllinois to Western Michigan
- 2024 Illinois BielemaYear 3 · Games –
- 2023 Illinois BielemaYear 2 · Games –
- 2022 Illinois BielemaYear 1 · Games –
- High school New PrairieNew Carlisle, IN · Class of 2022Three-star, No. 1,053 in the 2022 class. Signed with Illinois.
Moves
- Transferred from Illinois to Western Michigan, Dec 22, 2024.
2022
- Signed with IllinoisThree-star, out of New Prairie
2025
- Transferred to Western Michiganfrom Illinois
Coaching lineage · 2022–2026
2 coachesPlayed for 2 head coaches at 2 schools: Bret Bielema and Lance Taylor.