Friday, March 20, 2026

2026 Lions Draft Pick Round 7 Pick 222 DT Tyre West

Scouting Reports:




CBS (Pro Comparison: Karl Brooks.  Summary:  Tyre West spent his entire career in Tennessee, increasing his production in each season as a rotational defensive lineman. He'll aim to carve out a similar role in Detroit. About - 2025: Career highs in TFL (7.5) and sacks (4.0).  Career: 65 tackles, 20.0 TFL, 10.0 sacks and 2 FF in 48 games (five starts).  Strengths:  Versatile defensive lineman who can line up in multiple spots, giving defenses flexibility.  Quick off the snap with a knack for creating pressure and disrupting plays, even when he doesn’t get the sack.  Weaknesses:  Shorter arms can make it tough to shed blocks, especially against bigger offensive tackles. Needs to get off blocks faster, as he can get stuck and lose positioning on plays.):  https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/prospect-rankings/defensive-linemen/

ESPN (Pre-Draft Analysis - West has a tweener body type, lacking the ideal length to play on the edge or the girth to play inside. At Tennessee, he recorded 10 sacks in four seasons. He plays with strength and power when he reaches the quarterback or when he is taking down a ball carrier. -- Scouts Inc.):  https://www.espn.com/nfl/draft/rounds/_/round/7

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Articles:

Former Blue Devil star sets sights on NFL (4-22-26):  https://tiftongazette.com/2026/04/22/former-blue-devil-star-sets-sights-on-nfl/



NFL Draft prospect reveals details of Jets meeting in exclusive interview (4-12-26):  https://thejetpress.com/nfl-draft-prospect-reveals-details-jets-meeting-exclusive-interview-01knwdcet3jt

2026 Detroit Lions Undrafted Free Agent Spotlight: The best guys the Lions can steal after the 2026 NFL Draft (Tyre West, DT, Tennessee:  West came in for a top-30, and he’s been gaining a lot of attention. He still might not get drafted, though. But he could be a priority free agent for the Lions and pretty much everyone else. There should be a scramble for him. He’s mostly an interior guy, but he has some big edge possibilities, too.) (4-9-26):  https://atozsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions-news/2026-detroit-lions-undrafted-free-agent-spotlight-the-best-guys-the-lions-can-steal-after-the-2026-nfl-draft/

Former Volunteer Reportedly Receives Invite to Tennessee Titans Local Pro Day (4-8-26):  https://www.rockytopinsider.com/2026/04/08/former-volunteer-reportedly-receives-invite-to-tennessee-titans-local-pro-day/


Tyre West Just Changed His NFL Draft Outlook After All-Star Showcases (3-14-26):  https://www.si.com/nfl/draft/onsi/player-profiles/tyre-west-just-changed-his-nfl-draft-outlook-after-all-star-showcases


The Lions have scheduled their first top-30 visit with Tennessee edge rusher (3-4-26):  https://atozsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions-news/the-lions-have-scheduled-their-first-top-30-visit-with-tennessee-edge-rusher

WATCH: Former Vol Tyre West Dominates The Opening Play of the Senior Bowl (1-31-26):  https://www.rockytopinsider.com/2026/01/31/watch-former-vol-tyre-west-dominates-the-opening-play-of-the-senior-bowl/#goog_rewarded

Five Tennessee players set for Panini Senior Bowl showcase (West earned his Senior Bowl opportunity after he had three tackles and a batted pass in last week’s American Bowl. He was added to the roster in midweek and practiced on Thursday. West totaled 65 tackles, 20.5 tackles for loss and 10 sacks in his Tennessee career and had 7.5 tackles for loss and four sacks as a senior in 2025.) (1-31-26):  https://247sports.com/college/tennessee/article/tennessee-vols-five-players-panini-senior-bowl-opportunity-bryson-eason-colton-hood-jalen-mcmurray-tyre-west-star-thomas-272775115/

Five Vols Ready For Senior Bowl Saturday In Mobile (West shined in last week's American Bowl in Florida, tallying three tackles and batting down a pass. He was so impressive that he was a late add to the Senior Bowl, joining the National Team on Thursday in time for practice. In four seasons with the Vols, the Tifton, Georgia, native played in 48 games and recorded 65 tackles, 20.5 tackles for loss, 10 sacks and two forced fumbles. He had the best season of his career last fall, collecting 23 tackles, a team-leading 7.5 tackles for loss and four sacks.) (1-30-26):  https://utsports.com/news/2026/1/30/football-five-vols-ready-for-senior-bowl-saturday-in-mobile

The American Bowl Prospects Guide: Defense (IDL - Warhawks:  4. Tyre West | Tennessee) (1-22-26):  https://nfldraftdiamonds.com/2026/01/the-american-bowl-prospects-guide-defense/

#21/20/23 Vols Claim Homecoming Victory Over Aggies, 42-9 (UT running backs Star Thomas and Peyton Lewis found the end zone in the third quarter from 21 yards and one yard, respectively, building the cushion to 35-3. Moments after the Lewis score, defensive lineman Tyre West tipped an Adam Damante pass, Wright snared it out of the air and raced 35 yards to the checkerboard to make it 42-3 with 1:24 left in the period.) (11-15-25):  https://utsports.com/news/2025/11/15/football-21-20-23-vols-claim-homecoming-victory-over-aggies-42-9

Tyre West injury update in Tennessee football vs Oklahoma (Tennessee football defensive lineman Tyre West will not return to the game against Oklahoma on Nov. 1.  West collided with linebacker Ben Bolton with 3:23 remaining in the second quarter. He walked to the medical tent on his own power and headed to the locker room at Neyland Stadium shortly before halftime.  West had two tackles before leaving the game.) (11-1-25):  https://www.knoxnews.com/story/sports/college/university-of-tennessee/football/2025/11/01/tyre-west-injury-update-tennessee-football-vs-oklahoma/87044961007/

#12/12 Volunteers Hold Off Hogs, 34-31 (Defensive end Tyre West and Hobbs, playing his first game of the season, each had sacks, with Hobbs also adding a fumble forced along with Josephs.) (10-11-25):  https://utsports.com/news/2025/10/11/football-12-12-volunteers-hold-off-hogs-34-31

Packers scout in attendance for Mississippi State vs. Tennessee (West, a former four-star recruit, recorded a career-high two sacks against the Bulldogs on Saturday. He showcased power and exceptional closing burst. His second sack of the game was a violent strip sack that was returned by fellow defensive lineman Joshua Josephs for a touchdown.  West is a player that Green Bay defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley could move up and down the line of scrimmage and projects as a Day 3 pick.) (10-1-25):  https://packerswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2025/10/01/packers-scout-in-attendance-for-mississippi-state-vs-tennessee/86448730007/

Mike Keith's call of Tennessee's scoop-and-score TD at MSU was beyond electric (9-30-25):  https://allfortennessee.com/mike-keith-call-tennessee-scoop-and-score-td-at-msu-was-beyond-electric-joshua-josephs

Arion Carter, Tyre West Recognized With SEC Weekly Honors (BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The Southeastern Conference office announced Monday afternoon that a pair of Tennessee defensive standouts earned weekly awards for their performances in Saturday's 41-34 overtime victory at Mississippi State. Junior linebacker Arion Carter was named SEC Defensive Player of the Week, while senior defensive end Tyre West was tabbed SEC Co-Defensive Lineman of the Week.  West made his impact with three tackles, two sacks for a loss of 11 yards, and a crucial forced fumble that shifted the momentum. With Mississippi State driving to extend its lead in the fourth quarter, West strip-sacked quarterback Blake Shapen, and Joshua Josephs scooped up the fumble and scored to tie the game. West's two sacks marked a career high and added to Tennessee's nation-leading total of 20 through five weeks.) (9-29-25):  https://utsports.com/news/2025/9/29/football-arion-carter-tyre-west-recognized-with-sec-weekly-honors

College Football Week 5: Team of the Week, Player Awards (SEC Team of the Week - EDGE: Tyre West, Tennessee) (9-28-25):  https://www.pff.com/news/college-football-week-5-team-of-the-week-player-awards-2025

Tennessee pregame injury report: Which Vols are out against UAB (Tennessee will be without several players for Saturday’s non-conference game against UAB at Neyland Stadium. The 15th-ranked Vols will be without Tyre West, Jaxson Moi and Daevin Hobbs on the defensive line, five-star freshman offensive tackle David Sanders Jr., cornerbacks Jermod McCoy and Rickey Gibson III and freshman wide receiver Radarious Jackson against the Blazers. Freshman tight end DaSaahn Brame also was not in uniform during pregame warmups and is inactive for the game.  West is a new absence after he had seven tackles in a second straight start against Georgia last week, and Tyree Weathersby will start in his place at defensive end.) (9-20-25):  https://247sports.com/college/tennessee/article/tennessee-vols-injury-report-which-players-are-out-against-uab-blazers-254250590/

#15/15 Vols Outlast Mississippi State in Overtime Thriller, 41-34 (The Vols opened the third quarter with a 10-play, 66-yard drive capped by a Gilbert 27-yard field goal to break the deadlock. Bothwell's second touchdown pushed MSU back ahead before the Big Orange defense answered. Tyre West sacked quarterback Blake Shapen, forcing a fumble that Joshua Josephs scooped up and returned for a touchdown, pushing the Vols in front once again.) (9-27-25):  https://utsports.com/news/2025/9/27/football-15-15-vols-outlast-mississippi-state-in-overtime-thriller-41-34

College Football Week 2: Team of the Week, Player Awards (SEC Team of the Week - EDGE: Tyre West, Tennessee) (9-7-25):  https://www.pff.com/news/college-football-week-2-team-of-the-week-2025

30 Days 30 Vols | Day 25: Tyre West (8-5-25):  https://www.wvlt.tv/2025/08/05/30-days-30-vols-day-25-tyre-west/


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