Jack Westover

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Jack Westover
No. 87 – New England Patriots
Position: Tight end
Personal information
Born: (1999-06-09) June 9, 1999 (age 25)
Snoqualmie, Washington, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:248 lb (112 kg)
Career information
High school: Mount Si (Snoqualmie, Washington)
College: Washington (2018–2023)
Undrafted: 2024
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Practice squad
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Jack Westover (born June 9, 1999) is an American professional football tight end for the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Washington.

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Early life and high school

Westover grew up in Bellevue, Washington and attended O'Dea High School before transferring to Mount Si High School during his senior year. Westover only played two games of high school football where he brought in seven receptions for 93 yards and a touchdown before breaking his collarbone. [1] Westover decided to walk on to play for the Washington Huskies. [2] [3]

College career

In week one of the 2019 season, Westover hauled in his first career touchdown on a three-yard reception in a win over Arizona. [4] Westover finished the 2019 season with three receptions for nine yards and a touchdown. [5] In October of the 2020 season, Westover was put on scholarship by the Huskies. [6] Westover finished the 2020 season with one reception for nine yards and five carries for 22 yards. [7] In the 2021 season, Westover brought in six receptions for 56 yards and a touchdown, along with adding three yards on the ground. [8] In 2022, Westover had a breakout season recording 31 receptions for 342 yards and a touchdown. [9] In week one of the 2023 season, he had five receptions for 59 yards and a touchdown in a win over Boise State. [10] In week three, he recorded four receptions for 37 yards and a career-high three touchdowns, as he helped the Huskies to a win over Michigan State. [11]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill
6 ft 2+5⁄8 in
(1.90 m)		243 lb
(110 kg)		32+1⁄8 in
(0.82 m)		9+1⁄8 in
(0.23 m)		4.38 s7.08 s
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day [12] [13]

Seattle Seahawks

Westover signed with the Seattle Seahawks as an undrafted free agent on May 3, 2024. [14] On August 30, he was waived from injured reserve with an injury settlement. [15] [16]

New England Patriots

On October 2, 2024, Westover signed with the New England Patriots practice squad. On November 24, Westover was elevated to the active roster for New England's Week 12 game against the Miami Dolphins. [17]

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References

  1. ↑ Vorel, Mike (December 29, 2023). "After arriving at Washington as an unknown walk-on, Jack Westover's got one goal left". The Seattle Times. Retrieved January 5, 2024.
  2. ↑ Raley, Dan (November 25, 2023). "Westover Ducks for Cover from Apple Cup Friendly Fire". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved January 5, 2024.
  3. ↑ Sibert, Karley (September 19, 2023). "Jack Westover is a breakout star for the Washington Huskies". Huskey Haul. Retrieved January 5, 2024.
  4. ↑ Vorel, Mike (October 16, 2019). "Who is UW Huskies walk-on tight end Jack Westover? A single play says it all". The Seattle Times. Retrieved January 5, 2024.
  5. ↑ "Jack Westover 2019 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved January 5, 2024.
  6. ↑ Nash, Sydney (November 22, 2020). "Two games to a scholarship: How Jack Westover arrived at Washington". The Daily. Retrieved January 5, 2024.
  7. ↑ "Jack Westover 2020 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved January 5, 2024.
  8. ↑ "Jack Westover 2021 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved January 5, 2024.
  9. ↑ Chavez, Michael (August 16, 2023). "Sixth-year seniors Devin Culp, Jack Westover bring lifelong bond to Husky offense". The Seattle Times. Retrieved January 5, 2024.
  10. ↑ Raley, Dan (September 11, 2023). "Westover Remains UW Rarity: Walk-On and Local Guy, Now a Starter". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved January 5, 2024.
  11. ↑ Hanson, Lars (September 16, 2023). "Westover Doubles Career TD Total Against Michigan State". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved January 5, 2024.
  12. ↑ "Jack Westover Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 14, 2024.
  13. ↑ "2024 NFL Draft Scout Jack Westover College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved March 14, 2024.
  14. ↑ Boyle, John (May 3, 2024). "Seahawks Sign 16 Undrafted Free Agents". Seahawks.com.
  15. ↑ Boyle, John (August 27, 2024). "Seahawks Make Roster Moves, Establish Initial 2024 53-Man Roster". Seahawks.com.
  16. ↑ "Seahawks Sign Outside Linebacker Tyus Bowser and Cornerback Faion Hicks To Practice Squad". Seahawks.com. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
  17. ↑ "Patriots Sign Two Players to the Practice Squad". patriots.com. Retrieved October 3, 2024.
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