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Brian Westbrook | HB | Villanova | Atlantic Ten Conference
Selected by Philadelphia Eagles in round 3, pick 26 (91 overall)
Height Weight 40 Grade
5'8 200 4.59 3.54
Three-year starter. Winner of the Walter Payton Trophy, awarded to the best player in Division-IAA. Atlantic Ten Player of the Year the past two seasons as well as an All-American. Finished his senior season with 249/1,603/6.4/22 on the ground, while catching 59/658/11.2/6 and averaging 17/259/1 returning kicks. Rushing numbers were 179/1,220/6.8/15 as a junior, when he caught 59/724/12.3/5 and averaged 38/27.5/2 returning kicks, leading all of Division IAA in all-purpose yardage for the second time in three-years. Redshirted in '99 after tearing the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee for a second time. Rushing numbers as a sophomore were 200/1,046/5.2/10 when he caught 89/1,144/12.9/15 and averaged 25/25.8/1 returning kicks.

Versatile offensive skill player productive when the ball is in his hands. Built low to the ground, slippery and elusive. Patient taking the hand-off, gets lost behind his lineman and finds the hole. Will pick and chose his spots, quick bouncing it to the outside avoiding piles and displays terrific field vision. Stays with the play, works hard and creates if nothing is available. Displays a burst of speed and uses all these skills as a return specialist. Solid receiver out of the backfield that looks the ball in and catches the pass in stride. Did a fine job as a punt returner during Senior Bowl Week. Gives effort if asked to block in pass protection. Not explosive, cannot run to daylight and wore down over the course of a game in college because of his lack of size. Could be a real asset to a team as a third down back, situational runner and return specialist. Surgically repaired knee must check out prior to the draft. Poor forty times at the combine more than likely pushed him out of the first day. Late Fourth Round.

2001 Rushing Statistics
Rushing Yards Attempts Average per Rush Touchdowns
1603 249 6.4 22

2001 Receiving Statistics
Receptions Receiving Yards Yards Per Reception Touchdowns
59 658 11.2 6

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