Brian Westbrook
RB, Villanova · 2002 NFL Draft, Round 3, pick #91 (PHI)
Why he was overlooked Patterns
Nothing in our pre-draft data flagged him as a steal: his age, school, testing and position profile looked like a typical pick in his range. The gap opened after the draft, on the field.
- Pre-draft rankings
No ESPN pre-draft ranking on file for him.
- Age
23 years old at the draft (nflverse).
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 50.4% of the time (2,127 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
- School
Villanova: not a Power-conference school (our conference list).
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 50.5% of the time (1,426 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
- Athletic testing
Ran a 4.57 40-yard dash at 200 lbs: faster than 37% of RBs timed at the Combine since 2000.
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 50.5% of the time (2,288 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
- Position
RB (RB group).
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 46.1% of the time (501 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
- Availability
Played 121 of ~144 possible regular-season games from 2002 through 2010 (~84%). Last NFL season: 2010.
Every line comes from data: nflverse draft, combine and career data; ESPN's pre-draft ranks. No scouting reports or quotes. Green = pointed toward a steal for him.
Career numbers
| Games | 121 |
| Seasons as primary starter | 7 |
| Pro Bowls | 2 |
| First-team All-Pro | 1 |
| Career wAV (Pro Football Reference) | 69 |
| Passing | 1/2, 25 yds, 1 TD, undefined INT |
| Rushing | 1385 att, 6,335 yds, 41 TD |
| Receiving | 442 rec, 3,940 yds, 30 TD |
| Defense | 9 tackles, 0 sacks, 0 INT |
| Last NFL season | 2010 |
The 2002 class: draft pick vs. redraft rank Full redraft
Each dot is a 2002 pick. Dashed line = typical redraft rank for each slot (2000–2021 classes). Above the line = beat his slot.
How players like him did
| Age 23 | 50.4% n=2,127 | |
| School Non-Power school (Group of 5 / FCS / smaller) | 50.5% n=1,426 | |
| Athletic testing Middle 50% | 50.5% n=2,288 | |
| Position RB | 46.1% n=501 |
Share of 2000–2021 picks with the same trait who beat their draft slot. Line = 50%.
Measurables & pre-draft
| Height / weight | 5' 8", 200 lbs |
| 40-yard dash | 4.57 s |
| Bench press | 26 reps |
| Vertical | 37" |
| Broad jump | 118" |
| 3-cone | 7.09 s |
| Age at draft | 23 |
Picked around him 2002 redraft
| 88 | Chris Baker | redraft #105 |
| 89 | Akin Ayodele | redraft #25 |
| 90 | Seth McKinney | redraft #80 |
| 92 | Marques Anderson | redraft #102 |
| 93 | Terrence Metcalf | redraft #109 |
| 94 | Chris Hope | redraft #28 |
How verdicts and reasons are computed: methodology. Steal / bust = 32+ spots better / worse than the typical redraft rank for the slot.