Decrick De'Shawn "Dede" Westbrook is an American former professional football wide receiver and return specialist.
21 Facts About Dede Westbrook
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Dede Westbrook played college football for the Oklahoma Sooners, winning the Biletnikoff Award in 2016.
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Dede Westbrook was selected 110th overall in the 2017 NFL draft by the Jacksonville Jaguars, where he played until 2020.
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Dede Westbrook started at defensive back, racking 77 career tackles, 2 sacks, and 3 interceptions throughout his career.
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Dede Westbrook spent over a month recovering in a hospital bed and several more months recovering through therapy, which took a toll on his physical and mental health; many recruiters withdrew their interest when his weight and grades both started to plummet.
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Dede Westbrook was regarded as a three-star recruit and was ranked the No 97 wide receiver prospect in the Class of 2012 by ESPN.
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However, Dede Westbrook's grades were still not good enough to allow him to be admitted into the school, so he ultimately went the junior college route and played at Blinn College.
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Dede Westbrook was named one of the top junior college recruits and received over 30 scholarship offers, including from some who rescinded their offers when he was injured in high school.
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Dede Westbrook ultimately transferred to the University of Oklahoma to play under head coach Bob Stoops.
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Dede Westbrook became Oklahoma's number one wide receiver during his senior year in 2016.
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Dede Westbrook led the Big 12 Conference with 1,524 receiving yards and 17 receiving touchdowns in 2016.
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On December 5,2016, Dede Westbrook was announced as one of the finalists for the 2016 Heisman Trophy, along with quarterbacks Deshaun Watson, Lamar Jackson, Baker Mayfield, and defensive back Jabrill Peppers, from Clemson, Louisville, Oklahoma, and Michigan, respectively.
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Dede Westbrook declined an invitation to play in the Senior Bowl.
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Dede Westbrook received an invitation to the NFL Scouting Combine, but decided to not perform any drills.
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Dede Westbrook was ranked the third best wide receiver by Pro Football Focus, the 14th best by Sports Illustrated, and was ranked the 15th best by NFLDraftScout.
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Dede Westbrook was the 15th wide receiver selected in 2017.
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Dede Westbrook was placed on injured reserve with a designation to return on September 8,2017, after dealing with a core muscle injury.
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Dede Westbrook led the Jaguars in receptions, yards, and touchdowns in 2018.
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Dede Westbrook entered 2020 fourth on the Jaguars wide receiver depth chart.
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On July 26,2021, Dede Westbrook signed with the Minnesota Vikings on a one-year contract.
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On November 15,2022, Dede Westbrook signed to the practice squad of the Green Bay Packers.