Nickname?
Tyre West: Woo
Hometown?
West: Tifton, Georgia
If a Lions fan were to come to your hometown, the first place you'd take them would be…
West: I'd probably take them to Valdosta, we got a big boulevard there.
College major?
West: Communications
If you could live in the world of a TV show or movie, what would it be?
West: BMF
View photos of Detroit Lions seventh-round pick Tyre West from the 2026 offseason.
Detroit Lions defensive lineman Tyre West (52) during offseason workouts at the Meijer Performance Center on June 8, 2026 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions defensive lineman Tyre West (52) during offseason workouts at the Meijer Performance Center on May 20, 2026 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions defensive lineman Tyre West (52) during offseason workouts at the Meijer Performance Center on May 26, 2026 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions defensive lineman Tyre West (52) during offseason workouts at the Meijer Performance Center on May 18, 2026 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions defensive lineman Tyre West (52) during offseason workouts at the Meijer Performance Center on May 18, 2026 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions defensive lineman Tyre West (52) during offseason workouts at the Meijer Performance Center on May 14, 2026 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions defensive lineman Tyre West (52) during offseason workouts at the Meijer Performance Center on May 14, 2026 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions defensive lineman Tyre West (52) during offseason workouts at the Meijer Performance Center on May 13, 2026 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions defensive lineman Tyre West (52) during offseason workouts at the Meijer Performance Center on May 12, 2026 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions defensive lineman Tyre West at the Meijer Performance Center on May 11, 2026 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Favorite emoji?
West: Hand over the face.
Favorite animal?
West: Gorilla
Favorite meal?
West: Lamb chops
What would your entrance music be?
West: New Drank - LUCKI
Do you have any hidden talents?
West: I draw
How would you describe your job to a five-year-old?
West: I tackle the person with the ball who's about to throw the ball.
If you weren't playing football, what would you be doing?
West: I'd be an astronaut, just something new.
If you could have any superpower, what would it be?
West: Mind reader
If you could play a different NFL position, what would it be?
West: Quarterback
What is your proudest accomplishment?
West: Becoming a Detroit Lion
Who is your favorite athlete of all time?
West: Reggie White
What is your favorite thing about Detroit so far?
West: Just how cool people are. I walked around downtown, and a lot of people were very helpful.
