Lavelle Westbrooks

Lavelle Westbrooks (born January 12, 1992) is an American former professional football cornerback. He was selected by the Cincinnati Bengals in the seventh round of the 2014 NFL draft. He played college football at Georgia Southern.

Early life Westbrooks played high school football at Riverdale High School in Riverdale, Georgia, garnering first-team All-Region recognition his junior year and second-team All-Region honors as a senior. He also participated in track and field in high school.

College career Westbrooks played college football for the Georgia Southern Eagles from 2010 to 2013.

He played in 13 games, starting seven at cornerback, his freshman season in 2010. He appeared in 13 games, starting 12, as a sophomore in 2011, recording 60 tackles, one interception, three pass breakups and one fumble recovery. Westbrooks once again played in 13 games, starting 12, his junior year in 2012, totaling 43 tackles, seven pass breakups and two interceptions, one of which was returned for a touchdown.

Professional career

Westbrooks was selected by the Cincinnati Bengals in the seventh round of the 2014 NFL draft with the 252nd overall pick. He officially signed with the Bengals on May 22, 2014. He was waived/injured on August 26, 2014 and reverted to injured reserve the next day. Westbrooks was waived by the Bengals on August 30, 2014.

Westbrooks signed with the Buffalo Bills on August 12, 2015. He was waived on August 17, 2015.

Westbrooks was signed to the practice roster of the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League on October 10, 2015.