The Detroit Lions selected defensive tackle Tyre West in the 7th round of the 2026 NFL Draft. His medical concern level is assessed on a scale from 0 to 10, indicating varying degrees of risk.
In the 7th Round of the 2026 NFL Draft, the Lions continued to add to the defensive line with Tyre West out of Tennessee.
Here is the Tyre West Medical Report:
Medical concern level ranges from 0 (no concern) to 5 (might be worth the risk if the reward is high) to 10 (take him off your board, Brad).
(Ages in parentheses are at start of 2026 season and are factored into the concern level. Injury info and ages based on available public information and are unverified - subject to update. Games played data courtesy of sports-reference.com.)
Medical Concern Level 2/10
West has shown good reliability in his career, missing just two games in his final three seasons. The possible concussion isnāt a major concern as he doesnāt have a recurrent history. The Lions had him in for a Top-30 visit allowing them to medically review and presumably clear his minor injuries.
Tyre West's injury history includes various concerns that have been evaluated but are based on unverified public information.
The medical concern level for Tyre West ranges from 0 (no concern) to 10 (take him off your board), reflecting the potential risks associated with his health.
The Detroit Lions drafted Tyre West to strengthen their defensive line, adding depth and potential talent from the University of Tennessee.
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His age is a just tick higher than ideal, but overall he is a low-concern for a 7th Round pick.
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