Westerkamp played college football for Nebraska, where he played from 2012 to 2016.[1][2][3] He gained 747 receiving yards as a redshirt sophomore in 2014. In 2015, as a redshirt junior, he amassed 918 yards.[4] He was selected by both the coaches and media as a second-team player on the 2015 All-Big Ten Conference football team.[5][6] On November 30, 2016, Westerkamp was named Third-team All-Big Ten by the coaches and media.[7] His most remembered highlights were a behind-the-back reception from Tommy Armstrong against Florida Atlantic in 2014 [8] & a Hail Mary touchdown catch from Ron Kellogg III against Northwestern in 2013.[9]
Professional career
Westerkamp was signed as an undrafted free agent the Miami Dolphins on July 30, 2017. He was waived with an injury settlement on August 15, 2017.[10] In February 2018, Westerkamp was signed as an international player by the Toronto Argonauts of the CFL.[11] Westerkamp signed with the inaugural AAFAtlanta Legends in December 2018,[12] but he failed to make the final roster.
Westerkamp signed with the DC Defenders of the XFL during mini-camp in December 2019. He was waived during final roster cuts on January 22, 2020.[13]
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