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Indiana has 605 pounds, 992 snaps and 11 years of experience to replace on its interior defensive line with CJ West and James Carpenter off to the NFL.

Indiana Hoosiers News / Indiana Hoosiers on SI / August 6

'Great Addition': Indiana DL Hosea Wheeler 'Making Plays All Over' in Practice

Eventually, Indiana senior center Pat Coogan found his rhythm and rattled off several Hoosier defensive tackles who've caught his eye since he arrived in the spring.

College Football News / NFLTradeRumors.co / June 13

49ers Sign Fourth-Round DT C.J. West

The San Francisco 49ers have signed fourth-round DT C.J. West to a rookie contract. This leaves just one remaining unsigned pick from San Francisco’s draft class. West, 22, was a one-year starter at Indiana and transferred to the Hoosiers after four years at Kent State.

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49ers sign 4th-round draft pick CJ West to 4-yr, $5.2M rookie deal

The San Francisco 49ers have officially signed former Indiana defensive tackle CJ West to his rookie contract. Selected in the fourth round (No. 113 overall) of the 2025 NFL Draft, West becomes the latest addition to finalize his deal from the team's incoming rookie class.

49ers rookie D-lineman CJ West expected to earn key 2025 role

CBS Sports analyst Chris Trapasso recently highlighted several rookies drafted outside the first round who could make a significant impact during the 2025 NFL season.

Indiana Hoosiers News / Indiana Hoosiers on SI / June 4

Best Indiana Football Players Of The 2020s So Far: No. 14 CJ West

When Indiana defensive tackle CJ West was drafted in the fourth round of the NFL Draft in April by the San Francisco 49ers, perhaps that surprised casual fans of the Indiana football team.

Indiana Hoosiers News / Pro Football Rumors / May 31

49ers hoping rookie DT Alfred Collins can earn starting role

Many expected the 49ers to address the defensive line in the first round of this year’s draft, but the team surprised many when they addressed the edge instead of the interior, taking Georgia defensive end Mykel Williams on Day 1.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / May 19

One 49ers Rookie is Predicted to Exceed Expectations

Defense, defense, and more defense. That is the theme of the San Francisco 49ers' 2025 NFL draft. Their first five picks were spent on the defense as they made a full commitment to improve last year's mediocrity.

College Football News / Indiana Hoosiers on SI / May 11

Former Indiana QB Kurtis Rourke Signs With 49ers; CJ West Still To Ink Deal

One former Hoosier is in the fold for the San Francisco 49ers. One still hasn’t agreed on a contact yet. Former Indiana quarterback Kurtis Rourke, chosen in the seventh round by the 49ers in April, has signed a four-year deal with San Francisco.

NFL News / 49ers Webzone / May 5

Analyst: 49ers found a potential starter in Day 3 draft pick

NFL Media draft analyst Chad Reuter recently highlighted 16 Day 3 draft picks who could compete for starting snaps as rookies. For the San Francisco 49ers, that player is fourth-round selection CJ West, a defensive tackle out of Indiana.

Why the 49ers Drafted Indiana DT CJ West

Adding to the defensive line was a top priority for the San Francisco 49ers in the NFL draft. With so many players departed and released, they needed to address it and do it early and often.

Defensive Tackle C.J. West was the 49ers' Biggest Steal of the Draft

The 49ers don't seem to care how the rest of the NFL ranks draft prospects. Instead, the 49ers stick to their draft board and pick players who fit their scheme.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / April 30

CBS Sports Gives the 49ers an A-Plus for their Draft

The 49ers may have had the most controversial draft of any team in the NFL this year. Some analysts hated it. Pro Football Focus in particular gave it their lowest grade of all 32 teams.

NFL News / 49ers Webzone / April 30

PFF identifies favorite 49ers pick from latest draft class

While Pro Football Focus (PFF) analyst Trevor Sikkema wasn't overly impressed with the San Francisco 49ers' latest draft class, one selection did stand out to him.

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The 49ers See Similarities Between CJ West and DJ Jones

This year, the 49ers drafted three defensive linemen with their first five picks. The third defensive linemen they took -- Indiana defensive tackle C.J.

NFL News / 49ers Webzone / April 27

ESPN names 49ers draftee among best value picks of Round 4

ESPN's Matt Miller and Jordan Reid reviewed the 2025 NFL Draft round-by-round, highlighting their best value selections for each round. Miller chose new Cleveland Browns running back Dylan Sampson for Round 4, while Reid selected San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle CJ West, whom the team drafted with the 113th overall pick.

5 things to know about 49ers fourth-round pick DT C.J. West

Defense continued to be the trend for the San Francisco 49ers with their first of two fourth-round selections in the NFL Draft, as the team made it five defensive selections in a row with the addition of interior lineman C.J.

CJ West eager to start 'creating havoc' on 49ers' D-line

New San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle CJ West, a fourth-round pick out of Indiana, expects to bring power and violence to the interior of the team's defensive front.

College Football News / 49ers Webzone / April 26

49ers select Indiana DT CJ West in 4th round of 2025 NFL Draft

The San Francisco 49ers selected Indiana defensive tackle CJ West with the 11th pick (No. 113 overall) in the fourth round of the 2025 NFL Draft. NFL Scouting Combine: At the NFL Scouting Combine, West posted a 40-yard dash time of 4.95 seconds and a vertical jump of 33 inches.

NFL News / Yardbarker / April 10

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College Football News / Last Word On Sports / April 7

CJ West 2025 NFL Draft Profile

The 2025 NFL Draft features a historically good class of defensive tackles. There are some elite prospects expected to go off the board in the first round, but the biggest selling point of this class is its depth.

College Football News / The 33rd Team / April 4

Sleeper 2025 NFL Draft Prospects Who Must Be Selected Higher Than Anyone Expects

The 2025 NFL Draft has superstar names dominating media attention, but the real football sickos will be learning about the top sleepers soon enough. Being in the right place at the right time matters more for later-round picks, as teams don't give as many chances to Day 3 picks compared to first-rounders.

Indiana Hoosiers News / The 33rd Team / March 1

CJ West 2025 NFL Draft: Scouting Report For Indiana Hoosiers IDL

Height: 6005 (verified) Weight: 314lbs (verified) Year: Redshirt Senior Pro Comparison: Andrew Billings Indiana Hoosiers defensive tackle CJ West is a compact, fluid interior defender who feels like a hot-motored depth player for the NFL level.

NFL News / Yardbarker / February 27

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The league's general managers, scouts and coaches had to love what they saw from the defensive linemen on Thursday.

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College Football News / Bucs Report / February 25

2025 NFL Draft Profile: CJ West, NT/DT, Indiana

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College Football News / 49ers Webzone / February 17

49ers met with Indiana D-lineman CJ West

According to Justin Melo of The Draft Network, the San Francisco 49ers were among the many teams that met with Indiana defensive lineman CJ West at the East-West Shrine Bowl last month.