Detroit Lions finish 2026 NFL Draft by picking Tennessee DL Tyre West

TL;DR

The Detroit Lions selected Tennessee defensive lineman Tyre West with the 222nd pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. West contributed significantly during his college career, making 65 tackles over four years.

Key points

Detroit Lions selected Tyre West with the 222nd pick
West played four years at Tennessee, making 65 tackles
Lions focused on defense, drafting five defensive players

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The Detroit Lions added their last player Saturday, selecting Tennessee defensive lineman Tyre West with the 222nd overall pick in the seventh round of the 2026 NFL Draft.

West played all four years of his career with Tennessee, appearing in 48 games and making 65 total tackles.

In 2025, West made 23 tackles, 7½ tackles for loss and four sacks on a Tennessee squad that went 8-5. He can play on the interior or on the edge.

The Lions spent five of their picks on defense this season and added three new players to their defensive line. Along with West and Gill-Howard, the Lions took Michigan edge rusher Derrick Moore in the second round.

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The Lions addressed their greatest needs during the first two days of the draft, selecting Clemson offensive tackle Blake Miller in the first round and Michigan edge defender Derrick Moore in the second.

On Day 3, the Lions started off by picking Jimmy Rolder, a second straight Wolverine, then picked Arizona State CB Keith Abney II and Kentucky WR in the fifth round and Skyler Gill-Howard in the sixth round.

Q&A

What position does Tyre West play for the Detroit Lions?

Tyre West plays as a defensive lineman for the Detroit Lions.

How many tackles did Tyre West make in his final season at Tennessee?

In his final season at Tennessee, Tyre West made 23 tackles.

How many defensive players did the Lions draft in 2026?

The Lions drafted five defensive players in the 2026 NFL Draft.