Robert West

Robert Harold West (born October 3, 1950) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL) for the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers. He played college football for the San Diego State Aztecs.

Early life West attended Lincoln High School. He accepted a football scholarship from San Diego State University, where he played under head coach Don Coryell and was a three-year starter at wide receiver.

As a senior in 1971, he tallied 11 receptions for 265 yards (24.1-yard avg.) and 2 touchdowns. He set a school record for the longest pass play when he caught a 92-yard pass from quarterback Brian Sipe, while playing against Fresno State University.

Professional career Dallas Cowboys West was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the fourth round (90th overall) of the 1972 NFL draft. He was released on September 11.

Kansas City Chiefs On September 13, 1972, he was claimed off waivers by the Kansas City Chiefs. As a rookie, he appeared in 11 games (5 starts), registering 9 receptions for 165 yards and 2 touchdowns. The next year, he appeared in 8 games as a backup. On September 8, 1974, he was traded to the San Francisco 49ers in exchange for a sixth round draft choice (#139-Dave Wasick).

San Francisco 49ers In 1974, he appeared in 10 games as a backup. On July 24, 1975, having a surplus at wide receiver, the San Francisco 49ers traded him to the Oakland Raiders in exchange for a future draft choice (not exercised).

Oakland Raiders West was released by the Oakland Raiders on August 12, 1975.