Jaguars Hold Pre-Draft Visit with Day 3 Defensive Prospect

Tennessee's Tyre West could bolster the Jaguars' pass rush rotation

Apr. 19, 2026 at 5:03pm

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The Jacksonville Jaguars recently held a pre-draft meeting with Tennessee defensive lineman Tyre West, who could be a Day 3 target to help strengthen their pass rush rotation behind Travon Walker and Josh Hines-Allen.

Why it matters

The Jaguars need to replace the production of free agent departures Dawuane Smoot and Emmanuel Ogbah, and West's versatility to play both defensive end and tackle could make him an attractive late-round option.

The details

West, who impressed at the Senior Bowl, is projected as a Day 3 draft pick. While he has experience lining up at different spots on the defensive line, he'll need to continue developing his pass-rush skills and hand technique. The Jaguars have a pair of foundational pieces in Walker and Hines-Allen, and adding West could help bolster their pass rush rotation.

  • The Jaguars recently held a virtual meeting with West.

The players

Tyre West

A defensive lineman from the University of Tennessee who is projected as a Day 3 draft pick, with the versatility to play both defensive end and tackle.

Travon Walker

The Jaguars' first-round pick in 2022, who emerged as a foundational piece of their defensive line.

Josh Hines-Allen

Another key piece of the Jaguars' defensive line rotation.

Dawuane Smoot

A free agent departure from the Jaguars, who contributed to their pass rush.

Emmanuel Ogbah

Another free agent departure from the Jaguars, who contributed to their pass rush.

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What’s next

The Jaguars will continue evaluating Tyre West and other Day 3 defensive line prospects as they prepare for the 2023 NFL Draft.

The takeaway

The Jaguars are looking to add depth and versatility to their defensive line, and Tyre West could be an intriguing late-round option to help bolster their pass rush rotation behind Travon Walker and Josh Hines-Allen.