Jack Westover

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Jack Westover
No. 89 – Seattle Seahawks
Position: Tight end
Personal information
Born: (1999-06-09) June 9, 1999 (age 24)
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
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.

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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
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)
All values from NFL Combine [12] [13]

Westover signed with the Seattle Seahawks as an undrafted free agent on May 3, 2024. [14]

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References

  1. ↑ Vorel, Mike (29 December 2023). "After arriving at Washington as an unknown walk-on, Jack Westover's got one goal left". The Seattle Times. Retrieved 5 January 2024.
  2. ↑ Raley, Dan (25 November 2023). "Westover Ducks for Cover from Apple Cup Friendly Fire". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 5 January 2024.
  3. ↑ Sibert, Karley (19 September 2023). "Jack Westover is a breakout star for the Washington Huskies". Huskey Haul. Retrieved 5 January 2024.
  4. ↑ Vorel, Mike (16 October 2019). "Who is UW Huskies walk-on tight end Jack Westover? A single play says it all". The Seattle Times. Retrieved 5 January 2024.
  5. ↑ "Jack Westover 2019 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved 5 January 2024.
  6. ↑ Nash, Sydney (22 November 2020). "Two games to a scholarship: How Jack Westover arrived at Washington". The Daily. Retrieved 5 January 2024.
  7. ↑ "Jack Westover 2020 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved 5 January 2024.
  8. ↑ "Jack Westover 2021 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved 5 January 2024.
  9. ↑ Chavez, Michael (16 August 2023). "Sixth-year seniors Devin Culp, Jack Westover bring lifelong bond to Husky offense". The Seattle Times. Retrieved 5 January 2024.
  10. ↑ Raley, Dan (11 September 2023). "Westover Remains UW Rarity: Walk-On and Local Guy, Now a Starter". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 5 January 2024.
  11. ↑ Hanson, Lars (16 September 2023). "Westover Doubles Career TD Total Against Michigan State". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 5 January 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.
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