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 ball security stands out most — the 90th 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
2009 ScoutIndex Rating · RB
Methodology83th percentile among RBs
8 games · 86 touches
2009 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup averages
Athleticism
Speed38▶
Percentile of 40-yard dash time among RBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.
Burst72▶
Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.
Agility47▶
Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine RBs (faster = higher).
Size16▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the RB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Rushing
Rush Efficiency86▶
Rushing EPA ÷ carry.
Yards/Carry75▶
Rushing yards ÷ carry.
Conversion43▶
(Rushing first downs + ½ rushing TD) ÷ carry.
Receiving
Receiving52▶
Receiving EPA ÷ target, plus a reception-volume bonus — the same formula behind the Rating's receiving component.
Impact
Ball Security90▶
Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).
Volume64▶
Carries + receptions this season.
Efficiency82▶
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
2009 splits
regular season| Split | G | Rush yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 3 | 102 34/g | 1 | 7 2.3/g | 36 12/g | 0 |
| Away | 5 | 172 34/g | 0 | 18 3.6/g | 145 29/g | 1 |
| In division | 2 | 30 15/g | 0 | 4 2.0/g | 20 10/g | 0 |
| Out of division | 6 | 244 41/g | 1 | 21 3.5/g | 161 27/g | 1 |
| In wins | 4 | 127 32/g | 1 | 7 1.8/g | 30 8/g | 1 |
| In losses | 4 | 147 37/g | 0 | 18 4.5/g | 151 38/g | 0 |
| On grass | 7 | 257 37/g | 1 | 21 3.0/g | 161 23/g | 1 |
| On turf | 1 | 17 17/g | 0 | 4 4.0/g | 20 20/g | 0 |
| Indoors | 1 | 17 17/g | 0 | 4 4.0/g | 20 20/g | 0 |
| Outdoors | 7 | 257 37/g | 1 | 21 3.0/g | 161 23/g | 1 |
2009 game log
| Wk | Opp | Line | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postseason | DAL | 1 rec, 27 yds, 0 TD | — |
| Week 1 | CAR | 64 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 8 yds, 1 TD | 67.3 |
| Week 2 | NO | 52 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 14 yds, 0 TD | 44.7 |
| Week 5 | TB | 18 rush yds, 1 TD · 2 rec, 17 yds, 0 TD | 51.6 |
| Week 6 | LV | 50 rush yds, 0 TD · 9 rec, 91 yds, 0 TD | 75 |
| Week 7 | WAS | 13 rush yds, 0 TD | 48.7 |
| Week 10 | LAC | 28 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 26 yds, 0 TD | 59.9 |
| Week 16 | DEN | 32 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD | 42.2 |
| Week 17 | DAL | 17 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 20 yds, 0 TD | 45.5 |
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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