

Jake Whitaker is in his 3rd year on the Bassmaster Elite Series. The 2018 Bassmaster Rookie of the Year has qualified for the Bassmaster Classic both of his years on tour. In college at UNC Charlotte, Whitaker won the 2014 National Championship and is a two-time College Classic bracket competitor. His highest Elite Series finish is 5th place at the 2018 Sabine River and 2020 St. Johns River.