Lavelle Westbrooks
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Born: | (1992-01-12) January 12, 1992 (age 32) |
Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
Weight: | 185 lb (84 kg) |
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High school: | Riverdale (Riverdale, Georgia) |
College: | Georgia Southern |
Position: | Cornerback |
NFL draft: | 2014 / Round: 7 / Pick: 252 |
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Lavelle Westbrooks (born January 12, 1992) is an American former football cornerback. He was selected by the Cincinnati Bengals in the seventh round of the 2014 NFL draft. He played college football at Georgia Southern.
Early life
Westbrooks played high school football at Riverdale High School in Riverdale, Georgia, garnering first-team All-Region recognition his junior year and second-team All-Region honors as a senior.[1][2] He also participated in track and field in high school.[1]
College career
Westbrooks played college football for the Georgia Southern Eagles from 2010 to 2013.[1][3]
He played in 13 games, starting seven at cornerback, his freshman season in 2010. He appeared in 13 games, starting 12, as a sophomore in 2011, recording 60 tackles, one interception, three pass breakups and one fumble recovery. Westbrooks once again played in 13 games, starting 12, his junior year in 2012, totaling 43 tackles, seven pass breakups and two interceptions, one of which was returned for a touchdown.[1] He started all 10 games he played in his senior year in 2013, accumulating 32 tackles, seven breakups and two interceptions. He earned second-team All-Southern Conference honors in 2013. He also missed the final game of the season due to injury.[1]
Westbrooks was invited to the 2014 Senior Bowl.[4][5]
Professional career
Cincinnati Bengals
Westbrooks was selected by the Cincinnati Bengals in the seventh round of the 2014 NFL draft.[6][7] He officially signed with the Bengals on May 22, 2014.[8] He was waived/injured on August 26, 2014 and reverted to injured reserve the next day. Westbrooks was waived by the Bengals on August 30, 2014.[9]
Buffalo Bills
Westbrooks signed with the Buffalo Bills on August 12, 2015. He was waived on August 17, 2015.[9]
San Jose SaberCats
On October 6, 2015, Westbrooks was assigned to the San Jose SaberCats of the Arena Football League. He was placed on other league exempt on October 21, 2015.[10]
Montreal Alouettes
Westbrooks was signed to the practice roster of the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League on October 10, 2015.[11]
References
- ^ a b c d e "Lavelle Westbrooks". gseagles.com. Retrieved May 31, 2024.
- ^ Mahone, Derrick (November 21, 2013). "Former Riverdale standout Lavelle Westbrooks plays final college game". news-daily.com. Retrieved May 31, 2024.
- ^ Mahone, Derrick (March 26, 2014). "Lavelle Westbrooks gets another shot in front of scouts". news-daily.com. Retrieved May 31, 2024.
- ^ Mahone, Derrick (January 24, 2014). "Lavelle Westbrooks gets opportunity in Senior Bowl game". news-daily.com. Retrieved May 31, 2024.
- ^ Ledbetter, D. Orlando (January 22, 2014). "Westbrooks, McKinnon shining at Senior Bowl". ajc.com. Retrieved May 31, 2024.
- ^ "2014 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 15, 2023.
- ^ "Lavelle gets the call". statesboroherald.com. May 10, 2014. Retrieved May 31, 2024.
- ^ Dehner, Paul, Jr. (May 22, 2014). "Bengals sign AJ McCarron, Lavelle Westbrooks". cincinnati.com. Retrieved May 31, 2024.
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: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ a b "Lavelle Westbrooks". Pro-Football-Reference. Retrieved May 31, 2024.
- ^ "Historical Team Transactions". Arenafan.com. Retrieved May 31, 2024.
- ^ "ALOUETTES ACQUIRE BRANDON SMITH, ADD TWO TO PRACTICE ROSTER". montrealalouettes.com. October 10, 2015. Retrieved May 31, 2024.
External links
- Georgia Southern Eagles bio
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