Nick Westbrook-Ikhine
![]() Westbrook-Ikhine with the Tennessee Titans in 2021 | |||||||
No. 15 – Tennessee Titans | |||||||
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Position: | Wide receiver | ||||||
Personal information | |||||||
Born: | Lake Mary, Florida, U.S. | March 21, 1997||||||
Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||||
Weight: | 211 lb (96 kg) | ||||||
Career information | |||||||
High school: | Lake Mary High School (Lake Mary, Florida) | ||||||
College: | Indiana (2015–2019) | ||||||
Undrafted: | 2020 | ||||||
Career history | |||||||
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Roster status: | Active | ||||||
Career NFL statistics as of 2023 | |||||||
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Player stats at PFR |
Nicholas Westbrook-Ikhine (born March 21, 1997) is an American professional football wide receiver for the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Indiana and signed with the Titans as an undrafted free agent in 2020.
Early life
[edit]Westbrook-Ikhine grew up in Lake Mary, Florida and attended Lake Mary High School.[1] As a junior, he caught 52 passes for 826 yards and 13 touchdowns. Westbrook-Ihkine was named first-team all-state, all-district, and All-Central Florida as a senior after recording 84 receptions for 1,853 yards and 21 touchdowns. He also lettered in track and field and lacrosse.
College career
[edit]Westbrook-Ikhine was a member of the Indiana Hoosiers for five seasons.[2] He had six receptions for 69 yards and a touchdown as a true freshman.
As a sophomore, Westbrook-Ikhine caught 54 passes for 995 yards (18.4 yards per catch) and six touchdowns.
Westbrook-Ikhine tore his ACL during the first play of his junior year and used a medical redshirt.[3]
The following season, Westbrook-Ikhine led Indiana with 42 receptions for 590 yards and four touchdowns.[4]
As a redshirt senior, Westbrook-Ikhine had 42 receptions for 572 yards and five touchdowns.
Westbrook-Ikhine finished his collegiate career with 144 receptions for 2,226 yards and 16 touchdowns in 52 games and 36 starts.[5]
Westbrook-Ikhine graduated from Indiana in December 2019 with a business marketing degree.
College statistics
[edit]Indiana Hoosiers | ||||||||||||||
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Year | GP | Rec | Yds | Avg | TD | |||||||||
2015 | 5 | 6 | 69 | 11.5 | 1 | |||||||||
2016 | 12 | 54 | 995 | 18.4 | 6 | |||||||||
2018 | 12 | 42 | 590 | 14.0 | 4 | |||||||||
2019 | 11 | 42 | 572 | 13.6 | 5 | |||||||||
Career | 40 | 144 | 2,226 | 15.5 | 16 |
Professional career
[edit]Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | |||||||||
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6 ft 2+5⁄8 in (1.90 m) |
211 lb (96 kg) |
32+5⁄8 in (0.83 m) |
9 in (0.23 m) | |||||||||
All values from Pro Day[6] |
2020 season
[edit]Westbrook-Ikhine was signed by the Tennessee Titans as an undrafted free agent on April 26, 2020.[7] He was waived at the end of training camp during final roster cuts on September 5, 2020, but was signed by to the practice squad the next day.[8][9]
Westbrook-Ikhine was elevated to the active roster on September 14 for the team's Week 1 matchup against the Denver Broncos and was reverted back to the practice squad the next day.[10] He was promoted to the active roster on September 16, 2020.[11] During a Week 5 42–16 victory over the Buffalo Bills, Westbrook-Ihkine recorded his first NFL reception on a seven-yard pass from Ryan Tannehill.[12] In the next game against the Houston Texans, Westbrook-Ihkine scored a two-point conversion as the Titans won in overtime by a score of 42–36.[13]
Westbrook-Ikhine finished his rookie season with three receptions for 33 yards and a two-point conversion in 14 games and one start.[14][15] The Titans finished atop the AFC South with an 11–5 record and qualified for the playoffs. During the Wild Card Round against the Baltimore Ravens, Westbrook-Ihkine had two receptions for 17 yards in the 20–13 loss.[16]
2021 season
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During a Week 3 25–16 victory over the Indianapolis Colts, Westbrook-Ikhine caught four passes for 53 yards and his first NFL touchdown.[17] During a Week 8 34–31 overtime road victory against the Colts, Westbrook-Ihkine had two receptions for 16 yards and a touchdown.[18] Three weeks later against the Texans, he had his first career 100-yard game that saw injuries down fellow receivers Marcus Johnson and A. J. Brown. Westbrook-Ihkine finished the 22–13 loss with seven receptions for 107 yards.[19][20] In the next game against the New England Patriots, he caught two passes for 25 yards and a touchdown during the 35–11 road loss.[21] During the regular-season finale against the Texans, Westbrook-Ihkine recorded four receptions for 78 yards and a touchdown as the Titans won on the road by a score of 28–25.[22]
Westbrook-Ikhine finished his second professional season with 38 receptions for 476 yards and four touchdowns in 16 games and seven starts.[23]
2022 season
[edit]On March 9, 2022, the Titans re-signed Westbrook-Ikhine to a one-year deal.[24]
During a Week 5 21–17 road victory over the Washington Commanders, Westbrook-Ihkine had four receptions for 72 yards.[25] During a Week 10 17–10 victory over the Broncos, he recorded five receptions for 119 yards and two touchdowns.[26] During a Week 14 36–22 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars, Westbrook-Ihkine caught three passes for 23 yards and a touchdown.[27]
Westbrook-Ikhine finished the 2022 season with 25 receptions for 397 yards and three touchdowns in 17 games and 13 starts.[28]
2023 season
[edit]On March 16, 2023, Westbrook-Ikhine signed another one-year contract with the Titans.[29]
During a Week 2 27–24 overtime victory over the Los Angeles Chargers, Westbrook-Ihkine caught three passes for 25 yards and his first touchdown of the season.[30] Two weeks later against the Cincinnati Bengals, Westbrook-Ihkine recorded five receptions for 51 yards and a touchdown.[31] On December 20, 2023, Westbrook-Ikhine was placed on season-ending injured reserve with a hand injury. He finished the year with 28 receptions for 370 yards and three touchdowns across 14 games (9 starts).[32]
2024 season
[edit]On March 15, 2024, re-signed with the Titans.[33]
NFL career statistics
[edit]Regular season
[edit]Year | Team | Games | Receiving | Rushing | Fumbles | ||||||||||
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GP | GS | Rec | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Att | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Fum | Lost | ||
2020 | TEN | 14 | 1 | 3 | 33 | 11.0 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2021 | TEN | 16 | 7 | 38 | 476 | 12.5 | 46 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
2022 | TEN | 17 | 13 | 25 | 397 | 15.9 | 63T | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2023 | TEN | 14 | 9 | 28 | 370 | 13.2 | 33T | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career | 61 | 30 | 94 | 1,276 | 13.6 | 63T | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Postseason
[edit]Year | Team | Games | Receiving | Rushing | Fumbles | ||||||||||
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GP | GS | Rec | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Att | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Fum | Lost | ||
2020 | TEN | 1 | 0 | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2021 | TEN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career | 2 | 0 | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
References
[edit]- ^ Hays, Chris; Romero, Iliana Limón (January 20, 2020). "Lake Mary standout Nick Westbrook hoping to get a chance to play in NFL". Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved June 5, 2020.
- ^ "Nick Westbrook College Stats". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved October 18, 2020.
- ^ Osterman, Zach (August 3, 2018). "IU receiver Nick Westbrook returns from ACL injury". Indianapolis Star. Retrieved September 14, 2020.
- ^ Doyel, Gregg (August 12, 2019). "Doyel: Nick Westbrook isn't your typical WR — not on the field, and definitely not off it". Indianapolis Star. Retrieved September 14, 2020.
- ^ Pegram, Mike (April 25, 2020). "Nick Westbrook signs with Tennessee Titans". 247Sports.com. Retrieved September 14, 2020.
- ^ "Nick Westbrook, Indiana, WR, 2020 NFL Draft Scout, NCAA College Football". draftscout.com. Retrieved March 19, 2022.
- ^ Brew, Tom (April 26, 2020). "Indiana WR Nick Westbrook Signs Free Agent Deal with Titans". SI.com. Retrieved September 14, 2020.
- ^ "Beasley passes physical, added to Titans roster among moves". USA Today. Associated Press. September 5, 2020. Retrieved September 14, 2020.
- ^ Bacharach, Erik (September 6, 2020). "Titans practice squad: quarterback Trevor Siemian among those sticking in Nashville". The Tennessean. Retrieved September 14, 2020.
- ^ Curtis, Cory (September 16, 2020). "Titans add Nick Westbrook-Ikhine to roster". WKRN.com. Retrieved October 2, 2020.
- ^ Wyatt, Jim (September 16, 2020). "Titans Promote WR Nick Westbrook-Ikhine to 53-Man Roster". TennesseeTitans.com. Retrieved September 28, 2020.
- ^ "Buffalo Bills at Tennessee Titans - October 13th, 2020". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved October 15, 2020.
- ^ "Houston Texans at Tennessee Titans - October 18th, 2020". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved October 24, 2020.
- ^ Rexrode, Joe (March 23, 2021). "Titans depth chart plus what I'm hearing on the plan for receivers". March 23, 2021. Retrieved November 22, 2021.
- ^ "Nick Westbrook-Ikhine 2020 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved January 12, 2021.
- ^ "Wild Card - Baltimore Ravens at Tennessee Titans - January 10th, 2021". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved January 24, 2021.
- ^ "Indianapolis Colts at Tennessee Titans - September 26th, 2021". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved September 27, 2021.
- ^ "Tennessee Titans at Indianapolis Colts - October 31st, 2021". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved November 4, 2021.
- ^ "Titans' Nick Westbrook-Ikhine: Steps into expanded role". CBSSports.com. November 22, 2021. Retrieved October 12, 2023.
- ^ "Houston Texans at Tennessee Titans - November 21st, 2021". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved November 22, 2021.
- ^ "Tennessee Titans at New England Patriots - November 28th, 2021". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved December 3, 2021.
- ^ "Tennessee Titans at Houston Texans - January 9th, 2022". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved January 10, 2022.
- ^ "Nick Westbrook-Ikhine 2021 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved January 24, 2022.
- ^ Moraitis, Mike (March 9, 2022). "Titans re-sign Nick Westbrook-Ikhine, Logan Woodside to one-year deals". Titans Wire. Retrieved March 11, 2022.
- ^ "Tennessee Titans at Washington Commanders - October 9th, 2022". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved October 11, 2022.
- ^ "Denver Broncos at Tennessee Titans - November 13th, 2022". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved November 17, 2022.
- ^ "Jacksonville Jaguars at Tennessee Titans - December 11th, 2022". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved December 14, 2022.
- ^ "Nick Westbrook-Ikhine 2022 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved January 12, 2023.
- ^ Wyatt, Jim (March 16, 2023). "Titans Agree to Terms on a One-Year Deal With WR Nick Westbrook-Ikhine". TennesseeTitans.com. Retrieved March 17, 2023.
- ^ "Los Angeles Chargers at Tennessee Titans - September 17th, 2023". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved September 22, 2023.
- ^ "Cincinnati Bengals at Tennessee Titans - October 1st, 2023". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved October 2, 2023.
- ^ "Titans Add LB Garret Wallow, Place WR Nick Westbrook-Ikhine on Injured Reserve". tennesseetitans.com. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
- ^ Wyatt, Jim (March 15, 2024). "Titans Agree to Terms With Receiver Nick Westbrook-Ikhine". TennesseeTitans.com.
External links
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- Career statistics and player information from Pro Football Reference
- Tennessee Titans bio
- Indiana Hoosiers bio