Whitfield was drafted in the very first round (eighth overall) of the 1992 NFL Draft by the Atlanta Falcons. He played for the Falcons from 1992–2003 before he was discharged by the team. Then he played for the Jacksonville Jaguars for the 2004 season. These activities lead to him receiving the nickname “Headbutt Bob” from many Giant enthusiasts along with local columnists. Due to these activities and general inconsistent play, Whitfield was benched for the last match of the season from the Washington Redskins as well as the following playoff game against the Philadelphia Eagles. On February 12, 2007, he declared his retirement on Sirius NFL radio. Bob Whitfield is the creator and former C.E.O. of Patch Werk Recording Studios in Atlanta, GA. Offering record, creation, mix and mastering services, the studio has recorded or combined more than 20 gold and platinum records, including parts of OutKast’s ATLiens, and Goodie Mob’s Still Standing. The studio is owned and run by Curtis Daniel III and Mike Wilson. He’s also turn into a guest analyst for the UK’s NFL Coverage on Sky Sports. On November 11, 2011, Whitfield was inducted into Stanford University’s Hall of Fame as well as in a interview, Whitfield declared he was contemplating a return to his alma mater to perform his degree. Whitfield received his diploma in a commencement ceremony held at Stanford University on June 16. 2013 (Father’s Day) with his children by his side cheering him on. Whitfield was married to former Shere Fuller, but the couple divorced.