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{{Short description|American football player (born 1974)}}
{{For|the running back|Brian Westbrook}}
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{{Infobox NFL player
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|debutyear=1997 for the Detroit Lions
| birth_place = [[Charlotte, North Carolina]], U.S.
|finalyear=2003 for the Green Bay Packers
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| high_school = [[El Camino High School (Oceanside)|El Camino (CA)]]
| college = [[University of Texas at Austin|Texas]]
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* [[Detroit Lions]] ({{NFL Year|1997}}–{{NFL Year|2001}})
* [[Dallas Cowboys]] ({{NFL Year|2002}})
* [[Green Bay Packers]] ({{NFL Year|2002}}–{{NFL Year|2003}})
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* [[PFWA All-Rookie Team]] ([[PFWA All-Rookie Team#1997|1997]])
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* Second-team [[College Football All-America Team|All-American]] ([[1996 College Football All-America Team|1996]])
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* First-team All-[[Big 12 Conference|Big 12]] ([[1996 All-Big 12 Conference football team|1996]])
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* Second-team All-[[Southwest Conference|SWC]] ([[1995 All-Southwest Conference football team|1995]])
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'''Bryant Antoine Westbrook''' (born December 19, 1974 in [[Charlotte, North Carolina]]) is aan American former professional [[American football|football]] player who was a [[cornerback]] in the [[National Football League]] (NFL). He played [[college football]] for the [[University of Texas at Austin|University of Texas]].
 
==Early life==
Westbrook attended [[El Camino High School (Oceanside)|El Camino High School]], where he was a three-year starter at [[defensive back]], while helping his team to 2 county titles.
 
As a senior, he registered 41 tackles, 4 forced fumbles and 2 interceptions. He also rushed for 676 yards (7 yard-avg.) with 5 touchdowns in the first 7 games, before switching to [[wide receiver]] for the final 5 contests, making 25 receptions for 423 yards. He received Parade [[All-American]] and North County Defensive Player of the Year honors. He also practiced [[basketball]].
 
==College career==
Westbrook played [[college football]] at the [[University of Texas at Austin]], where he playedwas named the starting [[cornerback|right cornerback]] andmidway wasthrough knownhis forfreshman makingseason, powerfultallying 39 tackles, that7 wouldpasses causedefensed theand victim2 interceptions. The next year, he was moved to getthe upleft side after the fifth game, making 30 tackles, 3 passes defensed and very4 slowlyinterceptions.
 
As a junior, he recorded 62 tackles (47 solos), 9 passes defensed, 1 interception and 3 forced fumbles. In his final season, he posted 52 tackles, 11 passes defensed, 2 interceptions, 3 forced fumbles and 2 blocked kicks.
One such moment occurred in the 1995 rivalry game against [[Texas A&M University|Texas A&M]] when Westbrook landed a devastating hit on Aggies running back [[Leeland McElroy]]. It caused color analyst [[Dick Vermeil]] to yell "Holy mackerel! Whoo!" Westbrook picked up an unsportsmanlike conduct call for taunting because he strutted next to a stunned McElroy and looked down at McElroy as he walked by. The broadcast team calling the game did not like the call. When Vermeil learned the referee called the play taunting, Vermeil responded by saying "just shoot the official." Ultimately, the play was not a factor in the game's outcome or even that drive. The penalty did not result in a first down since the Aggies were inside the 15-yard line. Half the distance to the goaline was not enough yardage for a first down. The Aggies were forced to bring out their field goal unit.<ref>{{Youtube|fe3uJGerQxo|Westbrook (Longhorn) lights up McElroy (aggie)}}</ref>
 
Westbrook was known for making powerful tackles that would intimidate his opponents. One such moment occurred in the 1995 rivalry game against [[Texas A&M University|Texas A&M]] when Westbrook landed a devastating hit on Aggies running back [[Leeland McElroy]]. It caused color analyst [[Dick Vermeil]] to yell "Holy mackerel! Whoo!" Westbrook picked up an unsportsmanlike conduct call for taunting because he strutted next to a stunned McElroy and looked down at McElroy as he walked by. The broadcast team calling the game did not like the call. When Vermeil learned the referee called the play taunting, Vermeil responded by saying "just shoot the official." Ultimately, the play was not a factor in the game's outcome or even that drive. The penalty did not result in a first down since the Aggies were inside the 15-yard line. Half the distance to the goal line was not enough yardage for a first down. The Aggies were forced to bring out their field goal unit.<ref>{{YouTube|fe3uJGerQxo|Westbrook (Longhorn) lights up McElroy (aggie)}}</ref>
Westbrook is also known for a brutal hit against [[University of Notre Dame|Notre Dame]] in 1996. In the play, Irish QB [[Ron Powlus]] pitched the ball out to TB [[Randy Kinder]] on the option. Unfortunately for Kinder, Westbrook read the play perfectly and had a full head of steam when the ball got to the tailback Kinder. The ensuing hit caused legendary college football announcer [[Keith Jackson]] to instantly say "Uh oh! Hello! Bryant Westbrook!" then fall silent for 10 seconds. Then he said, "The important thing right now is to make sure Randy Kinder can find a place to lay down... 'cause he really took a hit."<ref>{{Youtube|icNQ4WfP-wE|1996 Bryant Westbrook hit on Notre Dame}}</ref>
 
Westbrook is also known for a brutal hit against [[University of Notre Dame|Notre Dame]] in 1996. In the play, Irish QB [[Ron Powlus]] pitched the ball out to TB [[Randy Kinder]] on the option. Unfortunately for Kinder, Westbrook read the play perfectly and had a full head of steam when the ball got to the tailback Kinder. The ensuing hit caused legendary college football announcer [[Keith Jackson]] to instantly say "Uh oh! Hello! Bryant Westbrook!" then fall silent for 10 seconds. Then he said, "The important thing right now is to make sure Randy Kinder can find a place to lay down... 'cause he really took a hit."<ref>{{YouTube|icNQ4WfP-wE|1996 Bryant Westbrook hit on Notre Dame}}</ref>
In yet another memorable instance of his powerful hits, in the 1995 Sugar Bowl, Westbrook "laid the lumber" to FB Brian Edmonds of [[Virginia Tech]], knocking him unconscious. The hit caused ABC announcer [[Mark Jones (sportscaster)|Mark Jones]] to say, "Somebody answer the phone, because there's a bell ringing, and it's Bryant Westbrook." Then later after some replays and analysis of the play, he further commented about Edmonds, “When he comes to, his clothes will be out of style.”<ref>{{Youtube|vkxPvNODLpI|Westbrooks and Brackens unload on Va Tech}}</ref>
 
In yet another memorable instance of his powerful hits, in the 1995 Sugar Bowl, Westbrook "laid the lumber" to FB Brian Edmonds of [[Virginia Tech]], knocking him unconscious. The hit caused ABC announcer [[Mark Jones (sportscaster)|Mark Jones]] to say, "Somebody answer the phone, because there's a bell ringing, and it's Bryant Westbrook." Then later after some replays and analysis of the play, he further commented about Edmonds, “When he comes to, his clothes will be out of style.”<ref>{{YouTube|vkxPvNODLpI|Westbrooks and Brackens unload on Va Tech}}</ref>
 
==Professional career==
Westbrook was [[NFL draft|drafted]] in the first round (fifth overall) of the [[1997 NFL Draft]] by the [[Detroit Lions]], where he played from 1997 to 2001. He returned his first career interception for a touchdown in 1997 and led the Lions as a rookie with 20 passes defended. After the season, Westbrook was named to the 1997 [[USA Today]] All-Rookie team. He suffered a ruptured left Achilles tendon against the [[Minnesota Vikings]] on November 30, 2000, and was placed on injured reserve on December 4, 2000. He earned Chuck Hughes Most Improved Player award, as voted by teammates. Despite the premature ending of 2000 season, he registered 52 tackles (43 solo), career-high six interceptions and led team with a career single-season high of 21 passes defensed. Westbrook later played for the [[Dallas Cowboys]] in 2002 and was cut due to poor play in the opening season loss to the [[Houston Texans]].
 
==Post=Detroit NFL CareerLions===
Westbrook was selected in the first round (fifth overall) of the [[1997 NFL draft]] by the [[Detroit Lions]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=1997 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/1997/draft.htm |access-date=2023-03-30 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> 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-Rookie team.
In January 2011, Westbrook was the new Defensive Back coach at [[Shadow Mountain High School]] in Phoenix, Arizona. As of 2012, Westbrook is currently the defensive back coach at [[Cactus High School]] in Glendale. He is currently an assistant football coach at perennial Arizona powerhouse Saguaro High School.<ref>http://www.leaguelineup.com/welcome.asp?url=cobrafootball</ref>
 
The next year, he was moved to the left side, recording a career-high 77 tackles, to go along with 19 passes defensed (led the team) and 3 interceptions. In [[1999 NFL season|1999]], he was limited with hamstring injuries and a broken bone in his hand, appearing in 10 games, while posting with 34 tackles and 6 passes defensed.<ref>{{cite web| url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1988&dat=20000724&id=8oUyAAAAIBAJ&sjid=m6wFAAAAIBAJ&pg=3282,1905001&hl=es | title=Westbrook Looks Forward To Healthy Season | access-date=February 19, 2016}}</ref>
 
In [[2000 NFL season|2000]], he was having his best season as a professional, until suffering a ruptured left [[Achilles tendon]] against the [[Minnesota Vikings]] and being placed on the [[injured reserve list]] on December 4.<ref>{{cite web| url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=110&dat=20010807&id=JLRaAAAAIBAJ&sjid=-k8DAAAAIBAJ&pg=2718,4204711&hl=es | title=Westbrook Comeback From Achilles Tear Ongoing | access-date=February 19, 2016}}</ref> Despite the premature ending of his season, he registered 52 tackles (43 solo), a career-high 6 interceptions and led team with a career-high of 21 passes defensed. He also was named a [[Pro Bowl]] alternate and earned the Chuck Hughes Most Improved Player award, as voted by teammates.
 
In [[2001 NFL season|2001]], he returned to play in 9 games, making his first start on December 16 against the Vikings. He was not re-signed at the end of the year, after not being able to regain his previous form.
 
===Dallas Cowboys===
On March 22, [[2002 NFL season|2002]], he signed with the [[Dallas Cowboys]] as an [[unrestricted free agent]].<ref>{{cite web| url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=861&dat=20020323&id=lC5SAAAAIBAJ&sjid=FzYNAAAAIBAJ&pg=5556,6092022&hl=es | title=Westbrook signs with Cowboys | access-date=February 19, 2016}}</ref> He passed [[Duane Hawthorne]] on the depth chart and was named the starter at [[cornerback|left cornerback]] for the season opener against the [[Houston Texans]], who at the time were an expansion team, playing in their first game ever. Westbrook was charged with a 43-yard pass interference penalty on Houston's first play from scrimmage, which led to a touchdown. He continued to be targeted by the Texans during the contest and in the fourth quarter, a sack of quarterback [[David Carr (American football)|David Carr]] was cancelled because Westbrook was called with a 5-yard penalty for illegal contact, leading to the final touchdown of a 19-10 loss.<ref>{{cite web| url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=861&dat=20020909&id=ARZZAAAAIBAJ&sjid=bkYNAAAAIBAJ&pg=5165,2048167&hl=es | title=State champs | access-date=February 19, 2016}}</ref> On September 12, he was cut due to his poor play in the season opener.<ref>{{cite web| url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=2472&dat=20020913&id=4zAzAAAAIBAJ&sjid=ewgGAAAAIBAJ&pg=4371,3859645&hl=es | title=Cowboys cut Westbrook | access-date=February 19, 2016}}</ref>
 
===Green Bay Packers===
On October 9, [[2002 NFL season|2002]], he was signed by the [[Green Bay Packers]] as a [[free agent]] for depth purposes, after injuries to [[Mike McKenzie (American football)|Mike McKenzie]] and [[Darren Sharper]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1683&dat=20021016&id=LroaAAAAIBAJ&sjid=SkUEAAAAIBAJ&pg=6264,5218562&hl=es | title=Westbrook a man in motion | access-date=February 19, 2016 | archive-date=March 13, 2016 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160313054932/https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1683&dat=20021016&id=LroaAAAAIBAJ&sjid=SkUEAAAAIBAJ&pg=6264,5218562&hl=es | url-status=dead }}</ref> The next season, he was tried at [[Safety (gridiron football position)|safety]],<ref>{{cite web | url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1683&dat=20030808&id=WLoaAAAAIBAJ&sjid=dUUEAAAAIBAJ&pg=4378,5888469&hl=es | title=Striking a Safety Match | access-date=February 19, 2016 | archive-date=March 13, 2016 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160313051803/https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1683&dat=20030808&id=WLoaAAAAIBAJ&sjid=dUUEAAAAIBAJ&pg=4378,5888469&hl=es | url-status=dead }}</ref> before rupturing his right Achilles tendon and being placed on the [[injured reserve list]] on August 17, [[2003 NFL season|2003]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1683&dat=20030818&id=mxofAAAAIBAJ&sjid=Y44EAAAAIBAJ&pg=5049,6447068&hl=es | title=Packers take flier on lineman | access-date=February 19, 2016 | archive-date=March 13, 2016 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160313051959/https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1683&dat=20030818&id=mxofAAAAIBAJ&sjid=Y44EAAAAIBAJ&pg=5049,6447068&hl=es | url-status=dead }}</ref> He was released on May 6, [[2004 NFL season|2004]].
 
===NFL statistics===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! rowspan="2"| Year
! rowspan="2"| Team
! rowspan="2"| GP
! colspan="4"| Tackles
! colspan="2"| Fumbles
! colspan="6"| Interceptions
|-
! Comb !! Solo !! Ast !! Sack !! FF !! FR !! Int !! Yds !! Avg !! Lng !! TD !! PD
|-
! [[1997 NFL season|1997]] || [[1997 Detroit Lions season|DET]]
| 15 || 44 || 41 || 3 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 2 || 64 || '''32.0''' || 64 || '''1''' || '''21'''
|-
! [[1998 NFL season|1998]] || [[1998 Detroit Lions season|DET]]
| '''16''' || '''73''' || '''59''' || '''14''' || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 3 || 49 || 16.3 || 34 || '''1''' || '''21'''
|-
! [[1999 NFL season|1999]] || [[1999 Detroit Lions season|DET]]
| 10 || 34 || 31 || 3 || 0.0 || '''1''' || '''1''' || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 5
|-
! [[2000 NFL season|2000]] || [[2000 Detroit Lions season|DET]]
| 13 || 49 || 36 || 13 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || '''6''' || '''126''' || 21.0 || '''101''' || '''1''' || 19
|-
! [[2001 NFL season|2001]] || [[2001 Detroit Lions season|DET]]
| 10 || 20 || 19 || 1 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 4
|-
! rowspan="2"|[[2002 NFL season|2002]] !! [[2002 Dallas Cowboys season|DAL]]
| 1 || 3 || 3 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 2
|-
! [[2002 Green Bay Packers season|GB]]
| 6 || 7 || 7 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 1
|-
! colspan="2"| Career<ref name=ESPN>{{cite web|title=Bryant Westbrook Stats|url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/stats/_/id/1199/bryant-westbrook|publisher=ESPN Internet Ventrues|access-date=March 14, 2014}}</ref> || 71 || 230 || 196 || 34 || 0.0 || 1 || 1 || 13 || 239 || 18.4 || 101 || 3 || 73
|}
 
==Personal life==
In January 2011, Westbrook was the defensive back coach at [[Shadow Mountain High School]] in Phoenix, Arizona. In 2012, he was the defensive back coach at [[Cactus High School]] in Glendale. He is currently an assistant football coach at perennial Arizona powerhouse Saguaro High School.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.leaguelineup.com/welcome.asp?url=cobrafootball |title=CACTUS HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL - (Glendale, AZ) - powered by |publisher=Leaguelineup.com |date=June 10, 2014 |access-date=December 24, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151224111332/http://www.leaguelineup.com/welcome.asp?url=cobrafootball |archive-date=December 24, 2015 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
 
==References==
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{{1997 NFL Draft}}
{{Lions1997DraftPicks}}
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| NAME = Westbrook, Bryant
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| SHORT DESCRIPTION = American football player
| DATE OF BIRTH = December 19, 1974
| PLACE OF BIRTH = [[Charlotte, North Carolina]]
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