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 receiving stands out most — the 100th 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
2006 ScoutIndex Rating · RB
Methodology99th percentile among RBs
15 games · 317 touches
2006 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup averages
Athleticism
Speed52▶
Percentile of 40-yard dash time among RBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.
Burst70▶
Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.
Agility68▶
Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine RBs (faster = higher).
Size11▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the RB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Rushing
Rush Efficiency98▶
Rushing EPA ÷ carry.
Yards/Carry97▶
Rushing yards ÷ carry.
Conversion91▶
(Rushing first downs + ½ rushing TD) ÷ carry.
Receiving
Receiving100▶
Receiving EPA ÷ target, plus a reception-volume bonus — the same formula behind the Rating's receiving component.
Impact
Ball Security62▶
Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).
Volume94▶
Carries + receptions this season.
Efficiency99▶
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
2006 splits
regular season| Split | G | Rush yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 7 | 425 61/g | 2 | 42 6.0/g | 345 49/g | 1 |
| Away | 8 | 792 99/g | 5 | 35 4.4/g | 354 44/g | 3 |
| In division | 6 | 521 87/g | 4 | 25 4.2/g | 230 38/g | 0 |
| Out of division | 9 | 696 77/g | 3 | 52 5.8/g | 469 52/g | 4 |
| In wins | 9 | 712 79/g | 5 | 33 3.7/g | 367 41/g | 3 |
| In losses | 6 | 505 84/g | 2 | 44 7.3/g | 332 55/g | 1 |
| On grass | 11 | 802 73/g | 4 | 60 5.5/g | 604 55/g | 4 |
| On turf | 4 | 415 104/g | 3 | 17 4.3/g | 95 24/g | 0 |
| Indoors | 3 | 267 89/g | 1 | 14 4.7/g | 110 37/g | 1 |
| Outdoors | 12 | 950 79/g | 6 | 63 5.3/g | 589 49/g | 3 |
2006 game log
| Wk | Opp | Line | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postseason | NYG | 141 rush yds, 1 TD · 2 rec, 12 yds, 0 TD | — |
| Postseason | NO | 116 rush yds, 2 TD · 3 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD | — |
| Week 1 | HOU | 71 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 61 yds, 1 TD | 72.8 |
| Week 2 | NYG | 68 rush yds, 1 TD · 7 rec, 56 yds, 0 TD | 54.4 |
| Week 3 | SF | 117 rush yds, 2 TD · 4 rec, 47 yds, 1 TD | 99 |
| Week 5 | DAL | 33 rush yds, 1 TD · 5 rec, 53 yds, 0 TD | 37.1 |
| Week 6 | NO | 72 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 3 yds, 0 TD | 49.2 |
| Week 7 | TB | 101 rush yds, 0 TD · 7 rec, 113 yds, 1 TD | 99 |
| Week 8 | JAX | 38 rush yds, 0 TD · 8 rec, 68 yds, 0 TD | 34.6 |
| Week 10 | WAS | 113 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 37 yds, 0 TD | 71.9 |
| Week 11 | TEN | 102 rush yds, 0 TD · 12 rec, 46 yds, 0 TD | 68 |
| Week 12 | IND | 124 rush yds, 1 TD · 7 rec, 46 yds, 0 TD | 89.4 |
| Week 13 | CAR | 68 rush yds, 0 TD · 6 rec, 56 yds, 1 TD | 43.5 |
| Week 14 | WAS | 88 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 38 yds, 0 TD | 57.5 |
| Week 15 | NYG | 97 rush yds, 2 TD · 5 rec, 40 yds, 0 TD | 98.8 |
| Week 16 | DAL | 122 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD | 54.4 |
| Week 17 | ATL | 3 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 29 yds, 0 TD | 50.5 |
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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