Westbrook is a young cornerback and kick returner who hopes to earn a roster spot in his third season in Washington. He has spent the last two years on the Redskins’ practice squad. He is the brother of Philadelphia Eagles running back Brian Westbrook and often plays his brother on the scout team during practices. He played college football at nearby Salisbury University and grew up in Washington, D.C.
How Acquired: Signed with the Redskins as an undrafted rookie free agent in May 2007
2008 (WAS):
Spent the entire regular season on the Redskins’ practice squad
2007 (WAS):
Spent the entire regular season and one postseason game on the Redskins’ practice squad
Recovered a fumble for a touchdown in first NFL preseason game vs. Tennessee (8/11)
Named first-team All-Atlantic Central Football Conference twice at cornerback
Played in 11 games at both cornerback and free safety as a senior at Salisbury
Had 33 tackles (27 solo), 3.5 tackles for loss and five interceptions
Returned a kickoff for a touchdown (83 yards) and was named co-ACFC Special Teams Player of the Week
Returned 22 kickoffs for 506 yards (23.0 avg.) and one touchdown
Played in 11 games as a junior and totaled 49 tackles (35 solo), four tackles for loss and five interceptions
Returned 30 kickoffs for 845 yards (28.2 avg.)
Earned second-team all-conference honors as a return specialist
Racked up 56 tackles (32 solo), four tackles for loss, eight interceptions and one fumble recovery as a sophomore
Named a first-team all-conference selection as a return specialist
Returned an interception for a touchdown (80 yards) against Buffalo State
Returned 20 punts for 288 yards (14.4 avg.) and two touchdowns
Attended DeMatha Catholic High School in Maryland
His brother, Brian, is a Pro Bowl running back for the Philadelphia Eagles.
