| NAME | SEASON | TM | GP | TKL | AST | COMB | SCK | SCKY | INT | INT YDS | INT TD | FF | FR | FR TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keion White | 2025 | NE | 5 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Keion White’s 2025 Season Stats with the Patriots (Before Trade to 49ers)
As shown in the sports card above, Keion White, the defensive end recently traded from the New England Patriots to the San Francisco 49ers, had the following stats in the 2025 regular season with the Patriots:
- Games Played (GP): 5
- Solo Tackles (TKL): 2
- Assists (AST): 4
- Combined Tackles (COMB): 6
- Sacks (SCK): 0.0
- Sack Yards (SCKY): 0
- Interceptions (INT): 0
- Interception Yards (INT YDS): 0
- Interception Touchdowns (INT TD): 0
- Forced Fumbles (FF): 0
- Fumble Recoveries (FR): 0
- Fumble Recovery Touchdowns (FR TD): 0
Additional Context on White’s 2025 Performance
- Limited Role: White played a rotational role in New England’s defense, logging less than a 50% snap share in three of his five games. His limited production (6 tackles, no sacks) was impacted by an elbow injury sustained in Week 5 against the Buffalo Bills, which sidelined him for the Week 6 game against the Saints. He returned to full practice by Week 7 but was made a healthy scratch in the Patriots’ win over Cleveland, signaling a shift in their defensive scheme under HC Mike Vrabel.
- Struggles in Pass Rush: According to ESPN’s Ben Solak, White ranked 169th out of 176 qualifying defensive linemen in pressure rate and was last in pass rush win rate with zero wins in 69 attempts in 2025, a stark contrast to his 2024 breakout.
- Trade Context: The Patriots traded White and a 2026 seventh-round pick to the 49ers for a 2026 sixth-round pick on October 28, 2025, as reported by NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. This move came after White fell behind K’Lavon Chaisson, Harold Landry III, Milton Williams, and Khyiris Tonga on the depth chart, exacerbated by the return of Christian Barmore. The 49ers, needing edge depth with Nick Bosa out (season-ending knee injury in Week 3), see White as a reclamation project to revive his pass-rushing spark.
Comparison to 2024 Season (Breakout Year)
For context, White’s 2024 season with the Patriots was significantly more productive, highlighting why the 49ers see potential:
- Games Played: 17 (13 starts)
- Total Tackles: 56 (31 solo, 25 assists)
- Sacks: 5.0
- Tackles for Loss (TFL): 7
- Passes Defensed: 5
- Forced Fumbles: 2
- Quarterback Hits: 16
- PFF Grades: 76.7 pass rush grade, 45 total pressures (led Patriots).
- Highlights: Recorded a career-high 2.5 sacks in Week 1 vs. Cincinnati and 1.5 sacks vs. Seattle, showcasing his ability to disrupt QBs like Joe Burrow.
Outlook with the 49ers
White’s move to San Francisco offers a fresh start. The 49ers, struggling with a 4-4 record and a depleted D-line (Bosa out, Leonard Floyd questionable with a shoulder injury), aim to leverage White’s 2024 form (5.0 sacks, 45 pressures) to bolster their pass rush, which ranks 22nd in the NFL (14 sacks through Week 8). His versatility as an edge and interior rusher fits DC Nick Sorensen’s scheme, though he’ll compete with Yetur Gross-Matos and Robert Beal Jr. for snaps.
Why the Dip in 2025?
- Scheme Fit: Mike Vrabel’s defensive overhaul in New England prioritized other linemen, reducing White’s role.
- Injury: An elbow injury in Week 5 limited his snaps and effectiveness.
- Depth Chart: New additions (Williams, Tonga) and Barmore’s return crowded White out.
For more detailed game-by-game breakdowns, you can check the sports card above or sources like ESPN and PFF. If you want projections for White’s impact with the 49ers or a deeper dive into specific games, let me know! #NinersFaithful 🏈
