Bryant Westbrook was drafted No. 5 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1997 NFL Draft out of Texas. 71 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 24 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #5
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1997
- NFL games
- 71
- Years as starter
- 3
- Career AV
- 2450th at Texas
The pick
How Bryant Westbrook came off the board in 1997.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
Texas
SEC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
71 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 24 career approximate value
- Games played
- 71
- Seasons as a starter
- 3
- Career approximate value
- 2450th among Texas picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 2396% of career value
- Final season
- 20025 years after the draft
Around pick 5
Who came off the board on either side of Bryant Westbrook.
Ohio State · 1× Pro Bowl
Florida State · 4× Pro Bowl
Florida
Texas in the 1997 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Texas
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Earl Thomas
DB · SEA · 2010
Texas · 3× All-Pro · 7× Pro Bowl
#21
Jerry Gray
DB · LAR · 1985
Texas · 4× Pro Bowl
#19
Michael Griffin
DB · TEN · 2007
Texas · 2× Pro Bowl
#110
Nathan Vasher
DB · CHI · 2004
Texas · 1× Pro Bowl
#5
Quentin Jammer
DB · LAC · 2002
Texas
#17
Johnnie Johnson
DB · LAR · 1980
Texas
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Bryant Westbrook in the 1997 NFL Draft
Bryant Westbrook is a Defensive back out of Texas selected No. 5 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1997 NFL Draft. 71 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 24 career approximate value Texas has produced 206 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Bryant Westbrook drafted?
Bryant Westbrook was selected No. 5 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1997 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1997/bryant-westbrook.
What college did Bryant Westbrook play for?
Bryant Westbrook played college football at Texas in the SEC. See every Texas draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/texas-longhorns.
How did Bryant Westbrook's NFL career turn out?
71 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 24 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1997/bryant-westbrook.