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 volume stands out most — the 92nd 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
2008 ScoutIndex Rating · RB
Methodology85th percentile among RBs
14 games · 287 touches
2008 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup averages
Athleticism
Speed39▶
Percentile of 40-yard dash time among RBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.
Burst73▶
Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.
Agility51▶
Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine RBs (faster = higher).
Size15▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the RB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Rushing
Rush Efficiency71▶
Rushing EPA ÷ carry.
Yards/Carry26▶
Rushing yards ÷ carry.
Conversion26▶
(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 Security83▶
Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).
Volume92▶
Carries + receptions this season.
Efficiency89▶
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
2008 splits
regular season| Split | G | Rush yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 8 | 542 68/g | 6 | 25 3.1/g | 173 22/g | 3 |
| Away | 6 | 394 66/g | 3 | 29 4.8/g | 229 38/g | 2 |
| In division | 6 | 343 57/g | 4 | 29 4.8/g | 284 47/g | 2 |
| Out of division | 8 | 593 74/g | 5 | 25 3.1/g | 118 15/g | 3 |
| In wins | 8 | 675 84/g | 6 | 28 3.5/g | 196 25/g | 4 |
| In losses | 5 | 201 40/g | 3 | 23 4.6/g | 195 39/g | 1 |
| On grass | 9 | 587 65/g | 6 | 31 3.4/g | 244 27/g | 3 |
| On turf | 5 | 349 70/g | 3 | 23 4.6/g | 158 32/g | 2 |
| Outdoors | 14 | 936 67/g | 9 | 54 3.9/g | 402 29/g | 5 |
2008 game log
| Wk | Opp | Line | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postseason | MIN | 38 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 83 yds, 1 TD | — |
| Postseason | NYG | 36 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 10 yds, 0 TD | — |
| Postseason | ARI | 45 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 26 yds, 0 TD | — |
| Week 1 | LAR | 91 rush yds, 1 TD · 2 rec, 1 yds, 1 TD | 73.6 |
| Week 2 | DAL | 58 rush yds, 2 TD · 6 rec, 45 yds, 1 TD | 85.4 |
| Week 3 | PIT | 12 rush yds, 0 TD | 42.5 |
| Week 5 | WAS | 33 rush yds, 1 TD · 6 rec, 51 yds, 0 TD | 41.2 |
| Week 8 | ATL | 167 rush yds, 2 TD · 6 rec, 42 yds, 0 TD | 99 |
| Week 9 | SEA | 61 rush yds, 0 TD · 6 rec, 35 yds, 0 TD | 34.9 |
| Week 10 | NYG | 26 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 33 yds, 0 TD | 22.9 |
| Week 11 | CIN | 60 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 11 yds, 0 TD | 50.3 |
| Week 12 | BAL | 39 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, -5 yds, 0 TD | 32.7 |
| Week 13 | ARI | 110 rush yds, 2 TD · 3 rec, 20 yds, 2 TD | 89.4 |
| Week 14 | NYG | 131 rush yds, 1 TD · 6 rec, 72 yds, 1 TD | 79.8 |
| Week 15 | CLE | 53 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 14 yds, 0 TD | 21.9 |
| Week 16 | WAS | 45 rush yds, 0 TD · 6 rec, 71 yds, 0 TD | 47.1 |
| Week 17 | DAL | 50 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 12 yds, 0 TD | 25.4 |
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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