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 efficiency stands out most — the 98th 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
2004 ScoutIndex Rating · RB
Methodology96th percentile among RBs
13 games · 251 touches
2004 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup averages
Athleticism
Speed54▶
Percentile of 40-yard dash time among RBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.
Burst74▶
Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.
Agility70▶
Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine RBs (faster = higher).
Size10▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the RB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Rushing
Rush Efficiency88▶
Rushing EPA ÷ carry.
Yards/Carry86▶
Rushing yards ÷ carry.
Conversion30▶
(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 Security84▶
Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).
Volume88▶
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
2004 splits
regular season| Split | G | Rush yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 6 | 400 67/g | 1 | 36 6.0/g | 413 69/g | 5 |
| Away | 7 | 408 58/g | 2 | 37 5.3/g | 290 41/g | 1 |
| In division | 6 | 419 70/g | 2 | 31 5.2/g | 336 56/g | 3 |
| Out of division | 7 | 389 56/g | 1 | 42 6.0/g | 367 52/g | 3 |
| In wins | 12 | 791 66/g | 3 | 70 5.8/g | 699 58/g | 6 |
| In losses | 1 | 17 17/g | 0 | 3 3.0/g | 4 4/g | 0 |
| On grass | 9 | 617 69/g | 1 | 54 6.0/g | 552 61/g | 5 |
| On turf | 4 | 191 48/g | 2 | 19 4.8/g | 151 38/g | 1 |
| Indoors | 1 | 44 44/g | 0 | 7 7.0/g | 32 32/g | 0 |
| Outdoors | 12 | 764 64/g | 3 | 66 5.5/g | 671 56/g | 6 |
2004 game log
| Wk | Opp | Line | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postseason | MIN | 70 rush yds, 0 TD · 5 rec, 47 yds, 1 TD | — |
| Postseason | ATL | 96 rush yds, 0 TD · 5 rec, 39 yds, 0 TD | — |
| Postseason | NE | 44 rush yds, 0 TD · 7 rec, 60 yds, 1 TD | — |
| Week 1 | NYG | 119 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 42 yds, 0 TD | 75.6 |
| Week 2 | MIN | 69 rush yds, 0 TD · 5 rec, 69 yds, 0 TD | 64.6 |
| Week 3 | DET | 44 rush yds, 0 TD · 7 rec, 32 yds, 0 TD | 37.9 |
| Week 4 | CHI | 115 rush yds, 0 TD · 9 rec, 63 yds, 0 TD | 84.3 |
| Week 6 | CAR | 64 rush yds, 1 TD · 4 rec, 26 yds, 0 TD | 52.7 |
| Week 7 | CLE | 43 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 17 yds, 0 TD | 48.6 |
| Week 9 | PIT | 17 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 4 yds, 0 TD | 31.8 |
| Week 10 | DAL | 56 rush yds, 1 TD · 4 rec, 62 yds, 0 TD | 60 |
| Week 11 | WAS | 63 rush yds, 0 TD · 5 rec, 42 yds, 2 TD | 71.1 |
| Week 12 | NYG | 74 rush yds, 1 TD · 5 rec, 53 yds, 1 TD | 78.3 |
| Week 13 | GB | 37 rush yds, 0 TD · 11 rec, 156 yds, 3 TD | 66.4 |
| Week 14 | WAS | 59 rush yds, 0 TD · 6 rec, 59 yds, 0 TD | 63.1 |
| Week 15 | DAL | 48 rush yds, 0 TD · 8 rec, 78 yds, 0 TD | 60.9 |
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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