Byron Westbrook life and biography

Byron Westbrook is a young cornerback who saw his first NFL action in 2009. He played in 15 games with one start and posted four tackles. He also had 15 special teams tackles. He is the brother of Philadelphia Eagles running back Brian Westbrook and has mimicked his brother on the scout team during practices. He played college football at nearby Salisbury University and grew up in Washington, D.C.

PRO:
* Played 15 regular season games with one start.
* Spent the 2007 and 2008 seasons on the Redskins practice squad.
* Has four career tackles (two solo).
* Has recorded 15 special teams tackles.

2009 (WAS)
* Played in 15 games with one start (vs. New Orleans, 12/6); declared inactive at Atlanta with a knee injury.
* Made his NFL debut at NYG (9/13) and played primarily on special teams.
* Made his first career start as an extra defensive back vs. New Orleans (12/6).
* Finished the season with four tackles (two solo)
* Fifth on the team with a 15 special teams tackles.

2008 (WAS):
* Spent the entire regular season on the Redskins’ practice squad

2007 (WAS):
* Spent the entire regular season and one postseason game on the Redskins’ practice squad
* Recovered a fumble for a touchdown in first NFL preseason game vs. Tennessee (8/11)

COLEEGE
* Named first-team All-Atlantic Central Football Conference three times at cornerback
* Played in 11 games at both cornerback and free safety as a senior at Salisbury
* Had 33 tackles (27 solo), 3.5 tackles for loss and five interceptions
* Returned a kickoff for a touchdown (83 yards) and was named co-ACFC Special Teams Player of the Week
* Returned 22 kickoffs for 506 yards (23.0 avg.) and one touchdown
* Played in 11 games as a junior and totaled 49 tackles (35 solo), four tackles for loss and five interceptions
* Returned 30 kickoffs for 845 yards (28.2 avg.)
* Earned second-team all-conference honors as a return specialist
* Racked up 56 tackles (32 solo), four tackles for loss, eight interceptions and one fumble recovery as a sophomore
* Named a first-team all-conference selection as a return specialist
* Returned an interception for a touchdown (80 yards) against Buffalo State
* Returned 20 punts for 288 yards (14.4 avg.) and two touchdowns

PERSONAL
* Attended DeMatha Catholic High School in Maryland
* His brother, Brian, is a Pro Bowl running back for the Philadelphia Eagles.

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