Rodney White was a running back and defensive back for Crossville High School from 1984-1986. During those seasons he was selected as an All-County, All-Area and All-State player. In his three years as a Crossville Lion, he and his teammates went 36-4, reaching the quarter finals in 1985 and winning the state championship in 1986. He scored twenty-five touchdowns his senior season, scoring by running, pass receiving, pass interception returns, kick returns and punt returns. White was All-Conference in college as a free safety and was being scouted by pro teams for a professional career; however, he injured his knee which ended his hopes of playing professionally.
