Towson University Athletics

Very talented defensive back who is a leading candidate for a starting role at strong safety ... transfer from Rutgers University ... has two years of eligibility remaining ... did very well in the spring.

AT RUTGERS: Two-year performer for the Scarlet Knights ... appeared in four games over two seasons ... member of Scarlet Knights’ team that posted a 9-4 record in 2011 and beat Iowa State in the Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium ... appeared in two games in 2011 and had one tackle ... also played in two games in 2010.

AT LACKEY H.S.: Widely-recruited cornerback out of Lackey who earned scholastic All-American honors ... rated as the No. 6 cornerback in the nation by ESPN.com ... also rated as No. 29 cornerback in the nation by Rivals.com ... two-time All-County selection who was named All-State as a senior ... had 57 tackles and intercepted two passes as a senior ... also caught 18 passes for 268 yards and a touchdown ... led the Chargers to an 8-4 record as a senior ... helped Lackey make back-to-back appearances in regional championship game ... made 82 tackles as a junior with three interceptions, four forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries.

PERSONAL: Has two younger brothers and one younger sister ... has two cousins who played football at Virginia Tech ... son of Darrell and Addriane Westbrook ... born on September 25, 1990 in Washington, D.C. ... major is sport management.