C. L. Whittington
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 1, 1952 Beaumont, Texas, U.S. |
| Playing career | |
| 1970–1973 | Prairie View A&M |
| 1974–1976 | Houston Oilers |
| 1978 | Houston Oilers |
| Position(s) | Defensive back |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1995–1996 | Frankfurt Galaxy (DL) |
| 1999 | Houston Outlaws (LB) |
| 2003 | Prairie View A&M |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 1–10 |
Columbus Lorenzo Whittington (born August 1, 1952) is an American former professional football player and coach. He played as a defensive back for the Houston Oilers of the National Football League (NFL).
Whittington served as the head football coach at Prairie View A&M University for one season in 2003, compiling a record of 1–10. Whittington played college football for the Prairie View A&M Panthers from 1970 to 1973 and then played in the NFL with the Oilers. After his playing career, he served as the head coach for Prairie View A&M for one season in 2003, compiling a record of 1–10. He became the defensive back coach at Hallsville High School.