With their 3^rd selection in the 2007 NLL Entry Draft the Philadelphia Wings selected UMBC attackman Drew Westervelt.  At UMBC Westervelt started off his career by putting up the fourth highest rookie scoring total in the team’s 24 year NCAA Division I history.  He was named to the America East Conference All Rookie Team.  In 2005 Westervelt was named Second Team All Conference while leading his team in points in conference play.  2006 marked the second consecutive season Drew was named to the All America East Second Team.  Westervelt finished his career strong, as he became only the fourth player in UMBC history to record more than 70 points in a season while being named a Third Team All American.

Westervelt finished his career as a UMBC Retriever third on the school’s All-Time Scoring list with 206 points (112g, 94a) and first in total number of games played with 59.

Drew’s Head Coach at UMBC, Don Zimmerman, believes that he will be able to contribute to the Wings with his skill and great attitude.  " [He] has proven himself to be both a versatile lacrosse player as well as a hard working, tough competitor. Everyone associated with UMBC is extremely proud of Drew as both an outstanding player and a first-class individual."

Westervelt’s limited box experience is not a concern for Wings Head Coach Dave Huntley, “His rookie season in the MLL and brilliant career at UMBC suggest that he is a quick study.”

Drew's comments about being drafted confirm Coach Huntley's feelings about the Wing's draft pick and his work ethic.  "I am extremely excited to be drafted by the Wings and to get training camp started so I can learn as much as possible."

Drew Westervelt is a complete, a point illustrated best by Huntley when asked to pick what single aspect of Westervelt’s game excited him the most.  “He has so many positive traits; size, athleticism, great passer, big shot and most importantly selflessness, I can’t pick just one.  It is the combination of all these traits that excite us about him.”