The final time the Patriots performed the Seahawks within the Tremendous Bowl, Jack Westover was a 15-year-old child from Bellevue, Wash., admittedly getting “emotional” when Malcolm Butler picked off Russell Wilson for a Patriots victory.
Now that Westover, a fullback, is playing for the Patriots, his feelings have modified whereas watching that play.
“I used to be younger. I used to be a bit child then. Now I’m blissful to be on this aspect,” Westover mentioned. “Type of feels good, particularly with how all of the followers again house are appearing proper now. It feels good to be on this aspect, not going to lie.”
Westover’s household will likely be rooting for him and the Patriots in full drive at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. Some associates couldn’t deliver themselves to cheer for the Patriots, nevertheless.
Westover’s message to them: “Kick rocks.”
“Oh gosh, it’s brutal. My household’s wonderful, however oh my gosh, I can’t stand some folks proper now,” Westover mentioned. “I’m getting the entire ‘rooting for you however go Hawks.’”
The Patriots’ fullback joked that he began each ticket request with “interrogation.”
And the loyal ones cross the check.
Westover performed for the College of Washington and really started his NFL profession as an undrafted free agent with the Seahawks final season. He suffered an harm early in coaching camp and was launched with an harm settlement.
“Simply enjoying for the hometown for a bit was cool, however blissful to be out right here now,” Westover mentioned.
He joined the Patriots’ follow squad final season as a decent finish and transitioned over to fullback this summer time.
Westover has primarily been used as a lead blocker within the run recreation, enjoying 233 whole snaps. He has two receptions for 8 yards in 20 video games.
The Patriots have leaned into their run recreation extra closely because the season has gone alongside, so Westover figures to play a key function on Sunday towards the group he grew up cheering on.
