Where is CJ West from?

Last Modified Apr 25, 2025 16:41 GMT
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CJ West is an American football defensive tackle who has played for the Indiana Hoosiers since 2024. Before that, he played for the Kent State Golden Flashes between 2020 and 2023. At the NFL Scouting Combine, West measured 6 feet 1 inches tall and weighed 316 lb, with an arm length of 31.5 inches. His Next Gen Stats score of 75 is in the "good" category, while his prospect grade (5.96) projects him as an average backup or special-teamer at the next level. (via the NFL's official website).

While playing for Kent State between 2020 and 2023, CJ West started 35 of 39 games. He made 110 tackles and seven sacks. In 2024, he moved to Indiana University Bloomington for his redshirt senior season. He played in 13 games with 40 tackles, including 8 tackles for loss, 2 sacks, one forced fumble, and a fumble recovery, according to his Indiana Hoosiers roster.

CJ West's Hometown

As per the official NFL website, CJ West's hometown is Chicago, Illinois. He attended Nazareth Academy in La Grange Park, Illinois, before starting his college career. He was coached by Tim Racki and was ranked among the top 30 recruits in Illinois, with 247Sports placing him at No. 28 and ESPN at No. 17.

CJ West's Nationality

According to the NFL Website, CJ West holds American nationality.

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FAQ on CJ West.

CJ West stands at 6 feet 1 inch as per the NFL's official website. 

A. According to the NFL's official website, CJ West has an athleticism score of 82 as of April 2025. 

A. CJ West attended Nazareth Academy in La Grange Park, Illinois. 

A. CJ West plays as a defensive tackle.

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