A 3rd-round pick (91st overall) in the 2002 NFL Draft out of Villanova, Brian Westbrook has built an NFL career since. His most recent season came in 2010 with SF, capping a 9-season NFL career. He graded out among the best RBs in the league last season — a 60.8 ScoutIndex Rating, the 85th percentile at the position. His rush efficiency stands out most — the 99th percentile at the position. Across 9 NFL seasons, he has totaled 6,320 rushing yards and 41 touchdowns.
Size
5'10", 203#
College
Villanova
Draft
Rd 3, 91st overall (2002)
Seasons
2002–2010
2003 ScoutIndex Rating · RB
Methodology98th percentile among RBs
15 games · 154 touches
2003 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup averages
Athleticism
Speed51▶
Percentile of 40-yard dash time among RBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.
Burst75▶
Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.
Agility67▶
Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine RBs (faster = higher).
Size13▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the RB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Rushing
Rush Efficiency99▶
Rushing EPA ÷ carry.
Yards/Carry96▶
Rushing yards ÷ carry.
Conversion86▶
(Rushing first downs + ½ rushing TD) ÷ carry.
Receiving
Receiving50▶
Receiving EPA ÷ target, plus a reception-volume bonus — the same formula behind the Rating's receiving component.
Impact
Ball Security95▶
Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).
Volume81▶
Carries + receptions this season.
Efficiency98▶
Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.
Career (regular season)
Career profile
Brian Westbrook has appeared in 119 regular-season games across 9 NFL seasons on file, playing for 2 teams: PHI (2002–2009), SF (2010).
As a passer he has thrown for 25 yards and 1 touchdown with 0 interceptions. He has rushed for 6,320 yards and 41 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 443 passes for 3,948 yards and 30 touchdowns. His most productive rushing season was 2007 with PHI: 1,333 yards and 7 touchdowns in 15 games.
By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2006: a 99.0, in the 99th percentile among RBs that year.
Career highs (regular season)
- Most passing yards in a game25, 1 TD vs DAL, 2002 Week 3
- Most rushing yards in a game167, 2 TD vs ATL, 2008 Week 8
- Most receiving yards in a game156 on 11 catches, 3 TD vs GB, 2004 Week 13
2003 splits
regular season| Split | G | Rush yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 8 | 275 34/g | 3 | 24 3.0/g | 232 29/g | 3 |
| Away | 7 | 330 47/g | 4 | 14 2.0/g | 108 15/g | 1 |
| In division | 6 | 245 41/g | 4 | 18 3.0/g | 149 25/g | 3 |
| Out of division | 9 | 360 40/g | 3 | 20 2.2/g | 191 21/g | 1 |
| In wins | 11 | 505 46/g | 6 | 32 2.9/g | 294 27/g | 4 |
| In losses | 4 | 100 25/g | 1 | 6 1.5/g | 46 12/g | 0 |
| On grass | 12 | 405 34/g | 4 | 34 2.8/g | 324 27/g | 4 |
| On turf | 3 | 200 67/g | 3 | 4 1.3/g | 16 5/g | 0 |
| Outdoors | 15 | 605 40/g | 7 | 38 2.5/g | 340 23/g | 4 |
2003 game log
| Wk | Opp | Line | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | TB | 5 rush yds, 0 TD | 44.3 |
| Week 2 | NE | 29 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD | 62 |
| Week 4 | BUF | 96 rush yds, 1 TD · 1 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD | 87.1 |
| Week 5 | WAS | 64 rush yds, 1 TD · 4 rec, 15 yds, 0 TD | 68.1 |
| Week 6 | DAL | 37 rush yds, 1 TD | 69.5 |
| Week 7 | NYG | 67 rush yds, 1 TD · 3 rec, 11 yds, 0 TD | 71.3 |
| Week 8 | NYJ | 25 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 16 yds, 0 TD | 58.3 |
| Week 10 | GB | 1 rush yds, 0 TD | 41.3 |
| Week 11 | NYG | 48 rush yds, 1 TD · 5 rec, 60 yds, 2 TD | 80 |
| Week 12 | NO | 52 rush yds, 1 TD · 3 rec, 47 yds, 0 TD | 62.7 |
| Week 13 | CAR | 64 rush yds, 0 TD · 5 rec, 32 yds, 0 TD | 61.9 |
| Week 14 | DAL | 23 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 48 yds, 1 TD | 56.7 |
| Week 15 | MIA | 59 rush yds, 1 TD · 3 rec, 45 yds, 1 TD | 71.9 |
| Week 16 | SF | 29 rush yds, 0 TD · 5 rec, 39 yds, 0 TD | 58.8 |
| Week 17 | WAS | 6 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 15 yds, 0 TD | 37.2 |
Brian Westbrook — common questions
- What position does Brian Westbrook play?
- Brian Westbrook is listed as an RB.
- Which teams has Brian Westbrook played for?
- In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Brian Westbrook has played for PHI (2002–2009), SF (2010).
- Where did Brian Westbrook go to college?
- Brian Westbrook played college football at Villanova.
- When was Brian Westbrook drafted?
- Brian Westbrook was selected in round 3, 91st overall, of the 2002 NFL Draft.
- How many touchdowns has Brian Westbrook scored?
- Brian Westbrook has 72 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (1 passing, 41 rushing, 30 receiving).
- What is Brian Westbrook's ScoutIndex Rating?
- Brian Westbrook rated 60.3 for 2010, the 86th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.
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