Chadron State College Athletics

2012: Named to the RMAC Preseason All-Conference Team … Has played in 33 straight games.
2011: One of the top defensive tackles in the conference … He had his best season statistically and started all 11 games … He led all defensive linemen with 46 tackles and he added nine tackles for loss, four quarterback hurries, forced two fumbles and recovered another … Really came on strong at the end of the season, finishing with 14 tackles in the final two games … He was placed on the RMAC All-Conference Second Team and was an All-Nebraska Division II First Team member.
2010: An intimidating presence on the defensive line … He had 38 total tackles, 2.5 sacks and 6.5 tackles for loss … He played in every game and started four of them.
2009: Played in every game and showed flashes of brilliance … Had 25 total tackles, 5.5 tackles for loss and 1.5 sacks … He also forced a fumble and blocked a kick.
2008: Redshirted during his first season at CSC and was named the service team’s defensive MVP.
High School: Came to the United States from Puerto Rico hoping to earn a football scholarship in America and CSC granted his wish  …  During his only year at East High School in Des Moines, he recorded 68 tackles, 10 sacks, two safeties and blocked a field goal  …  Also played offensive tackle in high school  …  Named First-Team All-Conference.
Personal: Jan (pronounced John) is the son of Hellen Westerband ... Has a sister, Karla … A criminal justice major … Born June 26.