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If we are in a 4-3, Westerman may be a DE, which was his college position.
He graded out well last year by the folks at profootballfocus.com He earned positive grades for his run defense and pass rushing.
In 411 snaps, they credited him with 4 sacks, 5 QB hits, and 9 pressures. So, call that 18 pressure plays on 153 plays where he rushed the passer. For some perspective, Phillip Merling rushed the passer 138 times, and had 0 sacks, 0 hits, and 5 pressures. Karlos Dansby rushed the passer 134 times, and he had 3 sacks, 6 hits, and 12 pressures. So, in his limited opportunities, Westerman was a fairly effective pass rusher.