Reggie White's career had an unusual beginning in the USFL White played college football at his home-state Tennessee but played his first two years of professional football with the Memphis ...

Reggie White, who recorded 198 sacks and was selected ... White remained in Tennessee for the start of his professional career, joining the USFL's Memphis Showboats in 1984 as a defensive end.

Reggie White started his professional football career with the Memphis Showboats of the USFL. He then enjoyed an eight-year stint with the Philadelphia Eagles before finding his way to Green Bay.