Michael Westbrook was one of the hottest receivers coming out of college in the 1995 and the Redskins could not resist taking him in the top five. At number four overall, Westbrook was brought in to be the replacement for future hall of famer Art Monk. After averaging nearly 20 yards per catch in his senior season at Colorado, Westbrook's 6'3", 200 lb frame looked to be the next great receiving story in Washington.
Despite the high selection and lofty expectations, Westbrook never truly rounded into form. After battling injuries for the first few years in the league, Westbrook looked to have finally turned the corner in 1999 where he started all 16 games, catching 65 passes for over 1,110 yards and 9 touchdowns. Nevertheless, injuries reared their ugly head in 2000, leaving Westbrook to only start 2 games that season.
Westbrook would go on to have a successful 2001 campaign before departing the Redskins for Philadelphia the next season. There was never a shortage of talent with Michael Westbrook, but injuries, a questionable work ethic and a propensity for fighting leaves this former Redskins atop the list of most overrated players.
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