Jack Westover
Jack Francis Westover is an American professional football fullback for the New England Patriots of the National Football League. He played college football for the Washington Huskies.
Westover is a former tight end who converted to fullback in his second season in the NFL.
Early life
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. Westover committed to play for the Washington Huskies as a walk-on.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 2019 [Arizona Wildcats football team|Arizona]. Westover finished the 2019 season with three receptions for nine yards and a touchdown. In October of the 2020 season, Westover was put on scholarship by the Huskies. Westover finished the 2020 season with one reception for nine yards and five carries for 22 yards. In the 2021 season, Westover brought in six receptions for 56 yards and a touchdown, along with adding three yards on the ground. In 2022, Westover had a breakout season recording 31 receptions for 342 yards and a touchdown. 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]. 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].Professional career
Seattle Seahawks
Westover signed with the Seattle Seahawks as an undrafted free agent on May 3, 2024. On August 30, he was waived from injured reserve with an injury settlement.New England Patriots
On October 2, 2024, Westover signed with the New England Patriots practice squad. On November 24, Westover was elevated to the active roster for New England's Week 12 game against the Miami Dolphins. He was signed to the active roster on January 4, 2025.During the 2025 off-season, Westover changed positions from tight end to fullback and made the Patriots' 53-man roster as a fullback. Westover began playing fullback as a replacement for rookie Brock Lampe, who was slated to be the Patriots' fullback prior to suffering a season-ending injury.