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'''Jack Westover''' is an [[American football]] [[tight end]] for the [[Washington Huskies football|Washington |
'''Jack Westover''' (born June 9, 1999) is an [[American football]] [[tight end]] for the [[Seattle Seahawks]] of the [[National Football League]] (NFL). He played [[college football]] at [[Washington Huskies football|Washington]]. |
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== Early life and high school == |
== Early life and high school == |
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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.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Vorel |first1=Mike |title=After arriving at Washington as an unknown walk-on, Jack |
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.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Vorel |first1=Mike |title=After arriving at Washington as an unknown walk-on, Jack Westover's got one goal left |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-football/after-arriving-at-washington-as-a-walk-on-jack-westovers-got-one-goal-left/ |website=The Seattle Times |date=29 December 2023 |access-date=5 January 2024}}</ref> Westover decided to walk on to play for the [[Washington Huskies football|Washington Huskies]].<ref>{{cite magazine |last1=Raley |first1=Dan |title=Westover Ducks for Cover from Apple Cup Friendly Fire |url=https://www.si.com/college/washington/football/westover-ducks-for-cover-from-apple-cup-friendly-fire |magazine=Sports Illustrated |date=25 November 2023 |access-date=5 January 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Sibert |first1=Karley |title=Jack Westover is a breakout star for the Washington Huskies |url=https://thehuskyhaul.com/2023/09/19/jack-westover-breakout-washington/ |website=Huskey Haul |date=19 September 2023 |access-date=5 January 2024}}</ref> |
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== College career == |
== College career == |
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In week one of the 2019 season Westover hauled in his first career touchdown on a three-yard reception in a win over [[2019 Arizona Wildcats football team|Arizona]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Vorel |first1=Mike |title=Who is UW Huskies walk-on tight end Jack Westover? A single play says it all |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-football/who-is-uw-huskies-walk-on-tight-end-jack-westover-a-single-play-says-it-all/ |website=The Seattle Times |access-date=5 January 2024}}</ref> Westover finished the 2019 season with three receptions for nine yards and a touchdown.<ref>{{cite web |title=Jack Westover 2019 Game Logs |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/jack-westover-1/gamelog/2019/ |website=Sports Reference |access-date=5 January 2024}}</ref> In October of the 2020 season, Westover was put on scholarship by the Huskies.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Nash |first1=Sydney |title=Two games to a scholarship: How Jack Westover arrived at Washington |url=https://www.dailyuw.com/sports/two-games-to-a-scholarship-how-jack-westover-arrived-at-washington/article_12106fbc-2b80-11eb-b8b1-0be69940e105.html |website=The Daily |access-date=5 January 2024}}</ref> Westover |
In week one of the 2019 season, Westover hauled in his first career touchdown on a three-yard reception in a win over [[2019 Arizona Wildcats football team|Arizona]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Vorel |first1=Mike |title=Who is UW Huskies walk-on tight end Jack Westover? A single play says it all |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-football/who-is-uw-huskies-walk-on-tight-end-jack-westover-a-single-play-says-it-all/ |website=The Seattle Times |date=16 October 2019 |access-date=5 January 2024}}</ref> Westover finished the 2019 season with three receptions for nine yards and a touchdown.<ref>{{cite web |title=Jack Westover 2019 Game Logs |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/jack-westover-1/gamelog/2019/ |website=Sports Reference |access-date=5 January 2024}}</ref> In October of the 2020 season, Westover was put on scholarship by the Huskies.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Nash |first1=Sydney |title=Two games to a scholarship: How Jack Westover arrived at Washington |url=https://www.dailyuw.com/sports/two-games-to-a-scholarship-how-jack-westover-arrived-at-washington/article_12106fbc-2b80-11eb-b8b1-0be69940e105.html |website=The Daily |date=22 November 2020 |access-date=5 January 2024}}</ref> Westover finished the 2020 season with one reception for nine yards and five carries for 22 yards.<ref>{{cite web |title=Jack Westover 2020 Game Logs |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/jack-westover-1/gamelog/2020/ |website=Sports Reference |access-date=5 January 2024}}</ref> In the 2021 season, Westover brought in six receptions for 56 yards and a touchdown, along with adding three yards on the ground.<ref>{{cite web |title=Jack Westover 2021 Game Logs |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/jack-westover-1/gamelog/2021/ |website=Sports Reference |access-date=5 January 2024}}</ref> In 2022, Westover had a breakout season recording 31 receptions for 342 yards and a touchdown.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Chavez |first1=Michael |title=Sixth-year seniors Devin Culp, Jack Westover bring lifelong bond to Husky offense |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-football/sixth-year-seniors-devin-culp-jack-westover-bring-lifelong-bond-to-husky-offense/ |website=The Seattle Times |date=16 August 2023 |access-date=5 January 2024}}</ref> In week one of the 2023 season, he had five receptions for 59 yards and a touchdown in a win over [[2023 Boise State Broncos football team|Boise State]].<ref>{{cite magazine |last1=Raley |first1=Dan |title=Westover Remains UW Rarity: Walk-On and Local Guy, Now a Starter |url=https://www.si.com/college/washington/football/westover-remains-uw-rarity-as-walk-on-and-local-guy-now-starter |magazine=Sports Illustrated |date=11 September 2023 |access-date=5 January 2024}}</ref> 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 [[2023 Michigan State Spartans football team|Michigan State]].<ref>{{cite magazine |last1=Hanson |first1=Lars |title=Westover Doubles Career TD Total Against Michigan State |url=https://www.si.com/college/washington/football/westover-doubles-career-td-total-against-michigan-state |magazine=Sports Illustrated |date=16 September 2023 |access-date=5 January 2024}}</ref> |
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==Professional career== |
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| note = All values from [[NFL Combine]]<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.nfl.com/prospects/jack-westover/32005745-5380-4833-34ca-f963f4080569 |title=Jack Westover Draft and Combine Prospect Profile |website=NFL.com |access-date=March 14, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=1022162&DraftYear=2024 |title=2024 NFL Draft Scout Jack Westover College Football Profile |website=DraftScout.com |access-date=March 14, 2024}}</ref> |
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Westover signed with the [[Seattle Seahawks]] as an undrafted free agent on May 3, 2024.<ref>{{cite web|title=Seahawks Sign 16 Undrafted Free Agents|url=https://www.seahawks.com/news/seahawks-sign-16-undrafted-free-agents|author=Boyle, John|website=Seahawks.com|date=May 3, 2024}}</ref> |
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== References == |
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== External links == |
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*[https://www.seahawks.com/team/players-roster/jack-westover/ Seattle Seahawks bio] |
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*[https://gohuskies.com/sports/football/roster/jack-westover/14997 Washington Huskies bio] |
*[https://gohuskies.com/sports/football/roster/jack-westover/14997 Washington Huskies bio] |
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[[Category:Players of American football from King County, Washington]] |
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[[Category:American football tight ends]] |
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[[Category:Washington Huskies football players]] |
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Revision as of 19:33, 9 July 2024
No. 89 – Seattle Seahawks | |
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Position: | Tight end |
Personal information | |
Born: | June 9, 1999 |
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 | |
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Roster status: | Active |
Jack Westover (born June 9, 1999) is an American football tight end for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Washington.
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
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All values from NFL Combine[12][13] |
Westover signed with the Seattle Seahawks as an undrafted free agent on May 3, 2024.[14]
References
- ^ 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.
- ^ Raley, Dan (November 25, 2023). "Westover Ducks for Cover from Apple Cup Friendly Fire". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved January 5, 2024.
- ^ Sibert, Karley (September 19, 2023). "Jack Westover is a breakout star for the Washington Huskies". Huskey Haul. Retrieved January 5, 2024.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Jack Westover 2019 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved January 5, 2024.
- ^ Nash, Sydney (November 22, 2020). "Two games to a scholarship: How Jack Westover arrived at Washington". The Daily. Retrieved January 5, 2024.
- ^ "Jack Westover 2020 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved January 5, 2024.
- ^ "Jack Westover 2021 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved January 5, 2024.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Raley, Dan (September 11, 2023). "Westover Remains UW Rarity: Walk-On and Local Guy, Now a Starter". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved January 5, 2024.
- ^ Hanson, Lars (September 16, 2023). "Westover Doubles Career TD Total Against Michigan State". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved January 5, 2024.
- ^ "Jack Westover Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 14, 2024.
- ^ "2024 NFL Draft Scout Jack Westover College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved March 14, 2024.
- ^ Boyle, John (May 3, 2024). "Seahawks Sign 16 Undrafted Free Agents". Seahawks.com.