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Brian Collins Westbrook (born September 2, 1979) is an American former professional football player who was a running back for nine seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the third round of the 2002 NFL draft after playing college football for the Villanova Wildcats .
Westbrook was selected in the first round (fifth overall) of the 1997 NFL draft by the Detroit Lions. [4] As a rookie, he returned his first career interception for a touchdown and led the Lions with 20 passes defended, while making 54 tackles, 2 interceptions and a forced fumble. After the season, Westbrook was named to the USA Today All ...
Running back Brian Westbrook led the team with 812 rushing yards and three touchdowns, however he also led all NFL running backs in receiving with 706 receiving yards and six touchdowns. [49] Veteran running back Dorsey Levens added 410 rushing yards. The Eagles' offensive line was led by Pro Bowl tackles Tra Thomas and Jon Runyan and center ...
Nov. 13—WILKES-BARRE — Former Philadelphia professional football star, Brian Westbrook, is set to make a special appearance at The Hive Taphouse during The Rematch Watch Party at Mohegan ...
Sep. 20—MOOSIC — Will Warren dug deep to find that last bit of energy. The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre right-hander was deep into his start against Lehigh Valley and could feel himself tiring. It ...
A punt return by Brian Westbrook of the Eagles with 1:16 left on the clock on October 19, 2003, is occasionally referenced as a "Miracle at the Meadowlands". [35] [36] The play and subsequent extra point gave the Eagles a 14–10 victory over the Giants at Giants Stadium.
Only one camera was recording the action and only one tape exists of that game. As Daly called time on the scrimmage, the scoreboard confirmed the shocking result – Dream Team 54-62 Select Team.
Westbrook set a record for career interceptions at Salisbury University with 18. He was a 2006 American Football Coaches Association All-American.In addition, he was a three-time All-Atlantic Central Football Conference first-team selection at defensive back and was a two-time first-team selection on special teams.