Detroit Lions pick DL Tyre West to close out 2026 draft

TL;DR

The Detroit Lions selected Tennessee defensive lineman Tyre West with their final pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. West is the third defensive lineman chosen by the Lions this draft, following Derrick Moore and Skyler Gill-Howard.

Key points

Detroit Lions selected Tyre West in the 2026 NFL Draft.
West is a defensive lineman from Tennessee.
He recorded 23 tackles and four sacks in his final college season.
West is the third defensive lineman picked by the Lions this draft.
The Lions' 2026 draft class is now complete.

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Tennessee defensive lineman Tyre West (42) celebrates after a play during a college football game between Tennessee and Georgia at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., on Sept. 13, 2025. | Brianna Paciorka/News Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images With their final pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, the Detroit Lions have selected Tennessee defensive lineman Tyre West. West is the third defensive linemen selected by the Lions this draft, joining second-round pick Derrick Moore and sixth-round pick Skyler Gill-Howard. He played mostly on the edge at Tennessee, working in a rotational role for the Volunteers. He played four years with Tennessee, but none were more productive than his 2025 season. In 12 games, two starts, he produced 23 tackles, 7.5 tackles or loss, four sacks, and a forced fumble. At 6-foot-2, 283 pounds and a massive 80 1/4-inch wingspan, it’s a bit hard to project where West will land on the defensive line in Detroit. He will likely see some interior snaps, but could get some rotational work on the edge. Of course, he’s going to have to battle his way onto the 53-man roster with the new infusion of talent at the position. With the West pick, the Lions’ 2026 NFL Draft class is complete. You can check out the other selections below.

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Q&A

Who is Tyre West and what are his college stats?

Tyre West is a defensive lineman from Tennessee who recorded 23 tackles, 7.5 tackles for loss, four sacks, and a forced fumble during his productive 2025 season.

What position will Tyre West play for the Detroit Lions?

Tyre West is expected to play both interior and edge positions on the defensive line for the Detroit Lions, depending on the team's needs.

What other players did the Detroit Lions select in the 2026 NFL Draft?

In addition to Tyre West, the Lions selected OT Blake Miller, EDGE Derrick Moore, LB Jimmy Rolder, CB Keith Abney, WR Kendrick Law, and DT Skyler Gill-Howard.