UGA football adds commitment in 4-star DE Tyre West

The Georgia Bulldogs have landed a commitment from class of 2022 defensive end Tyre West out of Tifton High School in Georgia.

The Georgia Bulldogs have landed a commitment from class of 2022 defensive end Tyre West. West is an elite four-star recruit who plays high school football for Tift County in Tifton, Georgia. He’s considered one of the top in-state recruits in his class.

West is rated as a four-star recruit and the No. 43 player in the class of 2022. The Tift County junior is the No. 4 defensive tackle in the country and the No. 5 overall player in the state of Georgia.

Tyre West will look to contribute in Dan Lanning, Kirby Smart, and Georgia’s defensive system. West is staying close to his family. He will be an ideal 3-4 defensive end in Kirby Smart’s defense. At six-foot-three, 280 pounds West has the size to battle with some of the SEC’s best in the interior trenches.

West’s recruiting has been closely tied to both the University of Georgia and the Auburn Tigers, but the Dawgs came out on top in this one. He announced his commitment to Georgia on Dec. 2, 2020.

The young man took a visit to Athens in February before the NCAA established a recruiting dead period due to COVID-19. Here’s a picture from his recent visit:

The four-star defensive end has received scholarship offers from Georgia, LSU, Alabama, Texas, Oregon, Tennessee, Auburn, Florida, and many more. He was excited to earn an offer from the Georgia Bulldogs early last year.

On tape, Tyre West exhibits impressive strength. He’s got a strong bull rush that can overwhelm unfortunate high school offensive linemen. West also has enduring pursuit and never gives up on a play. The 280 pound defender has the speed to chase down plays from the backside and the football IQ to diagnose option plays that are a staple in modern college football.

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