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.
Previous Lions picks
- Round 1, Pick 17 — OT Blake Miller, Clemson
- Round 2, Pick 44 — EDGE Derrick Moore, Michigan
- Round 3, Pick 118 — LB Jimmy Rolder, Michigan
- Round 5, Pick 157 — CB Keith Abney, Arizona State
- Round 5, Pick 168 — WR Kendrick Law, Kentucky
- Rond 6, Pick 205 — DT Skyler Gill-Howard
Top remaining needs for Lions:
Offensive tackleDefensive endLinebacker- Tight end
- Nose tackle
Defensive back- Running back
NFL Draft schedule
Day 3
What: Rounds 4-7
When: Saturday, April 25 — Noon ET until around 7 p.m. ET
TV: ABC, ESPN, NFL Network
Online streaming: ESPN app, NFL Plus, ABC, Hulu, Disney+
