Lions Take Tennessee DT Tyre West in Round 7

The final pick in the 2026 draft for the Detroit Lions was the addition of another undersized and athletically challenged DT in Tennessee Tyre West. This pick feels like Holmes wanting to guarantee having him on the roster vs fighting to sign him as a UDFA, as West was getting a lot of attention in the ore-draft process despite having UDFA projection.

West had steady production in college, but his RAS wont wow anyone due to size and athleticism constraints. But much like Gill-Howard, the expectations is that he will be a playmaker with versatility across the DL.

West Key Career Stats

• 48 career games

• 65 Combined Tackles, 34 solo and 31 assists

• 20.5 TFL

• 10 Sacks

• 1 PD and 2 FF

The Grey Manes were again good with this pick do to the position and the fact he was someone Brad wanted to bring in without having to fight for as a UDFA. West wore 42 in college and that jersey is available, last worn by Ty Summers in early 2025.