The Georgia Bulldogs are among the top programs vying to secure the talents of class of 2022 defensive end Tyre West. West plays high school football for Tift County in Tifton, Georgia. He’s considered one of the top in-state recruits in his class.
Update: Tyre West has committed to the University of Georgia!
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 would fit in well as a Georgia Bulldog. He’d stay close to his family and would likely 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. 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:
It was great being at UGA family ties⚫️🔴⚪️ @CoachNickWill @KirbySmartUGA pic.twitter.com/8H9wPGjAc0
— ₉₅ BIGREE ⁹⁵ (@Tyre_west95) February 11, 2020
The four-star defensive end has received scholarship offers from Georgia, LSU, Alabama, Texas, Oregon, Tennessee, Auburn, Florida, and more. He was excited to earn an offer from the Georgia Bulldogs last year.
I’m So blessed to finally receive a offer from UGA 🐶🔴⚪️⚫️… pic.twitter.com/dJ1XdCxX4j
— ₉₅ BIGREE ⁹⁵ (@Tyre_west95) May 31, 2019
On tape, Tyre West shows off his impressive strength. He’s got a good bull rush. West also has enduring pursuit and never gives up on a play. The 280 pound defender has the speed to chase down plays and the football IQ to diagnose option plays that are so common in modern college football.
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