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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.

College Football News / Indiana Hoosiers on SI / April 27

How Do CJ West And Kurtis Rourke Fit Within Indiana’s NFL Draft History?

Lifelong dreams have taken former Indiana Hoosiers CJ West and Kurtis Rourke to San Francisco. Both former Hoosiers were chosen by the San Francisco 49ers on Saturday, West in the fourth round and Rourke in the seventh round.

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Indiana Hoosiers News / Crimson Quarry / April 26

Watch: Indiana DL CJ West gets the call from the San Francisco 49ers

The former Hoosier lineman was selected 113th overall in the NFL Draft. Former Indiana defensive lineman CJ West is heading out west after getting selected by the San Francisco 49ers with the 113th overall pick in the fourth round of the NFL Draft on Saturday afternoon.

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.

The 49ers Draft Defensive Tackle CJ West in Round 4

SANTA CLARA -- This is an incredible draft. The 49ers just picked Indiana defensive tackle CJ West in Round 4 with pick No. 113. The 49ers now have spent their first five picks on defensive players, the first time they've done such a thing since 1981 when they won their first Super Bowl.

College Football News / Indiana Hoosiers on SI / April 26

Watch: CJ West Highlights From His Indiana Career

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. - CJ West only played with Indiana for only one season, but it was a memorable one, and the Chicago native got his reward on Saturday.

Indiana Defensive Tackle CJ West Selected By San Francisco 49ers In NFL Draft

CJ West didn’t have to wait long to hear his name called on the final day of the NFL Draft on Saturday. West was chosen 113th overall by the San Francisco 49ers.

College Football News / Pro Football Talk / April 26

49ers draft another big defensive tackle in Indiana's CJ West

For the second time in the 2025 NFL draft, the 49ers have added a big presence in their interior defensive line. This time it was Indiana defensive tackle CJ West, who went to the 49ers in the fourth round with the 113th overall pick.

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 Draft 2025 player profile: CJ West could be the Seahawks’ nose tackle solution

The Seahawks could find their true nose tackle in Day 3. One of my favorite times of the year is writing up the NFL Draft player profiles. Some of the

College Football News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / April 10

30 Days of Colts Fits: IDL CJ West, Indiana

The 2025 NFL Draft is officially under a month away. In order to help you all along until draft day, I decided to start a daily prospect spotlight series to talk about some players that the Indianapolis Colts could target next month.

NFL News / Yardbarker / April 10

NFL Draft intel: Could SEC QB go in first round?

Each week, Yardbarker is monitoring the 2025 NFL Draft, scheduled April 24-26 in Green Bay. From an Alabama quarterback to an Indiana defensive lineman, here are five players we are tracking.

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NFL Mock Draft: 49ers Pick Indiana DT C.J. West in Round 2

The 49ers don't really have a defensive line. They have a defensive lineman -- Nick Bosa. They released the three other starters this offseason. So don't be surprised if the 49ers spend each of their top two picks on their D-line.

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.

LaGrange News / On Tap Sports Net / March 25

2025 NFL Draft Scouting Report: CJ West

College: Indiana (via Kent State) College Position: DT Ideal NFL Position: Even Front 1-Gap Nose Tackle Height / Weight: 6'1" / 316 pounds Year / Age: 5th-year Senior / Not Listed Draft Projection: Top 100 Where I’d Take Him: Top 60 CJ West completed every test at the NFL Combine except the agility tests and broad jump.

Indiana Hoosiers News / Indiana Hoosiers on SI / March 5

Former Indiana Defensive Tackle CJ West Enjoying The Ride As NFL Prospect

When it comes to enjoying the ride? Don’t worry about former Indiana defensive tackle CJ West. Indiana’s big man in the middle of the defensive line in 2024, West was one of two Indiana players to be invited to the NFL Combine last week.

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.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / February 28

Former Indiana Defensive Lineman CJ West Impresses at NFL Combine

Former Indiana defensive tackle CJ West was one of two Hoosiers to receive a combine invite, and he made the most of the opportunity. West displayed his superb athleticism and burst in Indianapolis, running a 4.95 40-yard dash.

West could be where Bears find effective defensive tackle help

How much attention Indiana defensive lineman C.J. West will receive from the Chicago Bears in this draft is uncertain. What is more clear is how much attention he has paid to the Monsters of the Midway , and one particular former Bears player.

NFL News / Yardbarker / February 27

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College Football News / Bucs Report / February 25

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

The 2025 NFL offseason is here and that means it’s time for mock drafts, draft profiles and everything that goes with them. So without further ado, here’s one of many Draft Profiles for the 2025 NFL draft.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / January 28

Ten Winners of the East-West Shrine Bowl who improved their 2025 NFL Draft stock the most

The 2025 East-West Shrine Bowl practices have concluded. With the end of practices, it's time to take a look at who improved their stock for the 2025 NFL