Jamaal Westerman

Quick Facts

Full Name	Jamaal Westerman
Occupation	American Football Player
Date Of Birth	Feb 21, 1985(1985-02-21)
Age	39
Birthplace	Brooklyn
Country	United States
Birth City	Brooklyn
Horoscope	Pisces

Jamaal Westerman Biography

Jamaal Westerman is one of the most popular and richest American Football Player who was born on February 21, 1985 in Brooklyn, Brooklyn, United States. Westerman was born in Brooklyn, New York, on February 21,

1985. He and his family moved to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, where Westerman began his high school career at St. Thomas Aquinas High School. Following his freshman season, he moved, this time to Brampton, Ontario, and enrolled at Notre Dame Secondary School. Westerman started every year he was there and led both the team and league in tackles and sacks. After graduating from Notre Dame in 2004 he was considered a two-star prospect by Rivals.com. Rutgers, Boise State and Central Michigan all recruited him and all offered him scholarships. He eventually accepted Rutgers’ scholarship offer.

Beginning in March 2008, Rutgers attempted to convert Westerman to defensive tackle, so he could replace the departed Eric Foster. However, Westerman ended up playing defensive end during the season. Against Morgan State, Westerman blocked a punt and recovered the loose ball. Westerman suffered a torn biceps against Louisville and was forced to sit out the rest of the season which included a bowl game. Despite his injury, he led Rutgers with six sacks on the season.

Westerman’s brother, Jawann, walked onto the Rutgers football team as a wide receiver after Westerman encouraged him to do so. His other brother, Jabar Westerman, was a first round draft pick of the BC Lions in the 2012 Canadian Football League college draft.

Westerman signed with the Miami Dolphins on March 15, 2012. He was waived during the final cuts before ever playing a regular season game for the Miami Dolphins.

Before the 2006 season, Westerman was involved in a car accident with teammates Willie Foster and Corey Hyman. Westerman and Foster were uninjured while Hyman required two stitches in his forehead. On September 29, against South Florida, Westerman sacked quarterback Matt Grothe for a five-yard loss. After the month of September, Westerman had eight tackles and two and a half sacks. Through eight games, Westerman was the team leader in sacks with six. Against Connecticut, Westerman blocked a punt and recovered a fumble by Connecticut quarterback D. J. Hernandez. Both the punt and fumble recovery were returned for a touchdown. Westerman also recorded two and a half sacks in the game. By the final game in the season, Westerman and defensive end William Beckford had a combined 59 tackles, 16 tackles for a loss with 10 sacks. In the Texas Bowl against the Kansas State Wildcats, Westerman sacked quarterback Josh Freeman twice and recovered a Freeman fumble. Westerman was named second–team All–Big East following the season along with teammates Brian Leonard, Cameron Stephenson, Pedro Sosa, Jeremy Ito, Ramel Meekins, Devraun Thompson, Ron Girault and Courtney Greene.

Jamaal Westerman Net Worth

Jamaal Westerman is one of the richest American Football Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Jamaal Westerman 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Jamaal Akeem Westerman (born February 21, 1985) is an American football defensive lineman who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the New York Jets as an undrafted free agent in 2009. He played college football at Rutgers and was named to the Second–team All–Big East team two times. Westerman played high school football in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, at St. Thomas Aquinas High School before moving to Brampton, Ontario and attending Notre Dame Secondary School.

After redshirting in 2004, Westerman made a quick impression on the Rutgers coaching staff after recording six tackles in two games to begin 2005. In the Cincinnati game, Westerman recorded a sack on quarterback Dustin Grutza which forced a fumble.

Westerman was signed by the New York Jets as an undrafted free agent on April 27, 2009. On June 9, 2009, Jets head coach Rex Ryan said that he expected Westerman to make the team’s final roster. He ended up making the final roster as an outside linebacker and recorded two tackles and a sack in his debut against the Houston Texans on September 13. On October 9, 2011, Westerman recorded 5 tackles along with 2 sacks against the New England Patriots but in a losing effort while the Jets lost 30–21.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Jamaal Westerman height 6 ft 3 in Jamaal weight 255  lbs & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Jamaal Westerman Dating?

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On May 7, 2015, the Westerman signed with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He appeared in 17 games in 2015, registering 17 sacks and receiving the Western nomination for Most Outstanding Canadian. Unfortunately for Westerman, Ottawa Redblacks receiver Brad Sinopoli would end up winning the award for Most Outstanding Canadian. He followed up his outstanding 2015 season with two more strong seasons in Winnipeg, compiling 65 more tackles, 15 quarterback sacks and three forced fumbles.

Facts & Trivia

Jamaal Ranked on the list of most popular American Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Jamaal Westerman celebrates birthday on February 21 of every year.

On February 14, 2018, the first day of free agency, Westerman signed with the Montreal Alouettes; joining his brother Jabar Westerman. Westerman played five games for the Alouettes, contributing with 19 defensive tackles and three sacks.