Eric Westmoreland
American football player (born 1977)
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Eric Westmoreland (born March 11, 1977) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL) from 2001 to 2004 for the Jacksonville Jaguars and Cleveland Browns.[1] He was selected in the third round of the 2001 NFL draft.[2]
Jasper, Tennessee, U.S.
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| Position | Linebacker | ||||||||
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| Born | March 11, 1977 Jasper, Tennessee, U.S. | ||||||||
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| High school | Marion County (Jasper) | ||||||||
| College | Tennessee | ||||||||
| NFL draft | 2001: 3rd round, 73rd overall pick | ||||||||
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Early life
Westmoreland played high school football at Marion County High School in Jasper, Tennessee.[3][4][5] He led the Warriors to three state championships as a running back/safety.[6] He rushed for 2,359 yards and 40 touchdowns as a senior and finished with more than 6,000 yards and 85 touchdowns in his high school career. The Warriors racked up an 56–1 record.[7]
Westmoreland played college football at the University of Tennessee where he was a starting linebacker and helped the Vols win the 1998 National Championship in the Fiesta Bowl.[8][9][10]