Jamaal Westerman
Brooklyn, New York, U.S. | |||||||||
Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||||||
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Weight: | 260 lb (118 kg) | ||||||||
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High school: | Brampton (ON) Notre Dame | ||||||||
College: | Rutgers | ||||||||
Undrafted: | 2009 | ||||||||
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CFL status: | National | ||||||||
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Player stats at NFL.com · CFL.ca |
Jamaal Akeem Westerman (born February 21, 1985) is a former
In the NFL, Westerman has been a member of the Miami Dolphins, Arizona Cardinals, Indianapolis Colts, Buffalo Bills, Pittsburgh Steelers and Cleveland Browns. In the CFL he has been a member of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, Montreal Alouettes, and Hamilton Tiger-Cats.
Early years
Westerman was born in
College career
Westerman received three scholarship offers from National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) colleges before accepting one from Rutgers.
After redshirting in 2004, Westerman made a quick impression on the Rutgers coaching staff after recording six tackles in two games to begin 2005.[3] In the Cincinnati game, Westerman recorded a sack on quarterback Dustin Grutza which forced a fumble.[4]
Before the 2006 season, Westerman was involved in a car accident with teammates
During spring practice, Westerman and two other starter defensive linemen missed the annual intersquad scrimmage due to injuries.[13] In Rutgers' 59–0 win over Norfolk State, Westerman recorded one sack on quarterback Casey Hansen.[14] Against Syracuse and South Florida, Westerman recorded two sacks which gave him six for the season.[15][16] Following the season, Westerman and Rutgers earned a bid to play in the International Bowl against Ball State. The game was played in his hometown of Toronto.[17] According to Westerman he received numerous questions from teammates about Toronto, including "What's the weather like?"[18]
Beginning in March 2008, Rutgers attempted to convert Westerman to
Westerman ended his collegiate career with 26 sacks, 141 tackles and 45 tackles for a loss. His career sack total ranked him third highest in Rutgers school history.[1]
Professional playing career
New York Jets
Westerman was signed by the
Miami Dolphins
Westerman signed with the Miami Dolphins on March 15, 2012.[30] He was waived during the final cuts before ever playing a regular season game for the Miami Dolphins.
Arizona Cardinals
On September 1, Westerman was claimed off waivers by the Arizona Cardinals. After making just one tackle in five games for the team, he was waived on November 20.
Indianapolis Colts
On December 4, Westerman signed with the Indianapolis Colts.
Buffalo Bills
On August 14, 2013, Westerman was signed by the Buffalo Bills.[31] After appearing in 12 games with the Bills in 2013, Westerman was waived on December 10, 2013.
Pittsburgh Steelers
Westerman signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers on December 17, 2013, after a season-ending injury to linebacker LaMarr Woodley.[32] He appeared in one game for the Steelers during the 2013 NFL season.
Cleveland Browns
On July 24, 2014, Westerman signed with the Cleveland Browns. He was released by the Browns on August 30, 2014, as they trimmed their roster down to 53 players.[33]
Winnipeg Blue Bombers
On May 7, 2015, Westerman signed with the
Montreal Alouettes
On February 14, 2018, the first day of free agency, Westerman signed with the Montreal Alouettes; joining his brother Jabar Westerman.[36] Westerman played five games for the Alouettes, contributing with 19 defensive tackles and three sacks.
Hamilton Tiger Cats
On July 22, 2018, Westerman was traded to the
Coaching career
In 2020 Westerman was named a defensive graduate assistant for Rutgers, under his former head coach Greg Schiano.
Personal
Westerman's brother, Jawann, walked onto the Rutgers football team as a wide receiver after Westerman encouraged him to do so.[40] His other brother, Jabar Westerman, was a first round draft pick of the BC Lions in the 2012 Canadian Football League college draft.[41]
References
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- ^ "Jamaal Westerman". Rivals.com. Retrieved September 14, 2009.
- ^ "NCAA Canadians". CFL.ca. September 14, 2005. Archived from the original on August 13, 2012. Retrieved September 16, 2009.
- ^ "Cincinnati 9, Rutgers 44". USA Today. November 26, 2005. Retrieved September 16, 2009.
- Washington Post. August 29, 2006. Retrieved September 14, 2009.
- ^ "Rutgers 22, South Florida 20". ESPN.com. September 29, 2006. Retrieved September 16, 2009.
- ^ "Canadians in the NCAA – 2006 Division I-A Midseason Update". Slam! Sports. October 4, 2006. Archived from the original on July 17, 2012. Retrieved September 16, 2009.
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- ^ McDonald, Mike (November 2, 2006). "Rutgers not pretty, but effective in win". Brick Township Bulletin. Archived from the original on November 5, 2006. Retrieved September 16, 2009.
- ^ Easton, Andy (November 30, 2006). "Preview: West Virginia – Rutgers". Scout.com. Archived from the original on July 16, 2011. Retrieved September 16, 2009.
- ^ "Rutgers 37, Kansas State 10". ESPN.com. December 28, 2006. Retrieved September 16, 2009.
- ^ "Schiano, slew of RU players earn All-Conference nods". New Brunswick Sentinel. December 14, 2006. Archived from the original on January 24, 2013. Retrieved September 16, 2009.
- ^ Fox, David (April 22, 2007). "Rutgers closes spring amid new expectations". Rivals.com. Retrieved September 16, 2009.
- ^ "Norfolk State 0, Rutgers 59". ESPN.com. September 15, 2007. Retrieved September 16, 2009.
- ^ "Bulls and Knights meet in Thursday night action". Seattle Post-Intelligencer. October 17, 2007. Retrieved September 16, 2009. [dead link]
- ^ "Critical Big East showdown features Knights and Mountaineers". Seattle Post-Intelligencer. October 24, 2007. Retrieved September 16, 2009. [dead link]
- ^ Ralph, Dan. "Brampton's Jamaal Westerman anxious to play in Toronto in International Bowl". The Canadian Press. Prince George Citizen. Retrieved September 16, 2009.[permanent dead link]
- Newark Star-Ledger. Retrieved September 16, 2009.
- ^ Luicci, Tom (March 28, 2008). "Westerman may move to DT". Newark Star-Ledger. Retrieved September 16, 2009.
- ^ Muench, Steve; Weidl, Kevin (August 25, 2008). "Big East team recruiting needs for the Class of 2009". ESPN.com. Retrieved September 16, 2009.
- ^ Luicci, Tom (September 1, 2008). "Rutgers trounced, 24–7, by Fresno State in season opener". Newark Star-Ledger. Retrieved September 16, 2009.
- ^ Myers, Jim (September 28, 2008). "Rutgers' Defense Gets A Shutout". Scout.com. Retrieved September 16, 2009.
- ^ Luicci, Tom (December 29, 2008). "Four Downs with Rutgers DE Jamaal Westerman". Newark Star-Ledger. Retrieved September 16, 2009.
- ^ Franko, Kyle (December 1, 2008). "Senior sacks QBs, Rutgers records". The Daily Targum. Retrieved September 16, 2009.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Jets sign 17 players, including Canada's Westerman". The Canadian Press. TSN. May 1, 2009. Archived from the original on October 18, 2012. Retrieved September 14, 2009.
- ^ Cimini, Rich (June 9, 2009). "Jamaal Westerman expected to make Jets". New York Daily News. Archived from the original on June 13, 2009. Retrieved June 10, 2009.
- ^ Hutchinson, Dave (May 2, 2009). "Rutgers product Jamaal Westerman impressing at New York Jets rookie minicamp". Newark Star Ledger. Retrieved June 10, 2009.
- New York Times. Retrieved September 14, 2009.
- ^ "NEW YORK JETS POSTGAME NOTES JETS 24, TEXANS 7". September 13, 2009. Retrieved September 14, 2009.[permanent dead link]
- ^ Vrentas, Jenny (March 16, 2012). "Former Jets OLB Jamaal Westerman agrees to one-year deal with Dolphins". The Star-Ledger. Archived from the original on March 18, 2012. Retrieved March 16, 2012.
- ^ Brown, Chris (August 14, 2013). "LB Jamaal Westerman signed by Bills". BuffaloBills.com. Archived from the original on August 16, 2013. Retrieved August 15, 2013.
- ^ Twitter / steelers: We have placed LaMarr Woodley on IR and signed linebacker Jamaal Westerman to fill the roster spot.
- ^ Pokorny, Chris. "Cleveland Browns Roster Cuts: The Final 53-Man Roster". Yahoo. SB Nation.
- ^ "Bombers sign former NFL player Westerman to deal". TSN. The Canadian Press.
- ^ "Redblacks R Sinopoli wins outstanding Canadian award". TSN. November 26, 2015. Retrieved November 27, 2015.
- ^ "Westerman heads East; signs deal with Alouettes - CFL.ca". CFL.ca. February 14, 2018. Retrieved September 28, 2018.
- ^ "Als acquire Johnny Manziel in blockbuster deal - CFL.ca". CFL.ca. July 22, 2018. Retrieved September 28, 2018.
- ^ "Ticats add Jamaal Westerman to 6-game - CFL.ca". CFL.ca. September 27, 2018. Retrieved September 28, 2018.
- ^ TSN ca Staff (August 15, 2019). "Hamilton Tiger-Cats defensive end Jamaal Westerman done for season - TSN.ca". TSN. Retrieved August 15, 2019.
- ^ Luicci, Tom (August 12, 2007). "CB Anderson getting noticed". Newark Star-Ledger. Retrieved September 16, 2009.
- ^ "Lions trade up, draft Westerman second overall". CFL.ca. Archived from the original on May 7, 2012. Retrieved May 3, 2012.
External links
- Jamaal Westerman on Twitter
- New York Jets bio