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C.J. West

DT

C.J. West came into the league as a 4th-round selection (113th overall) in 2025, drafted out of Indiana; Kent State. Now with SF, he's in his 2nd NFL season. Last season's 44.2 ScoutIndex Rating landed in the 41st percentile among DEFs, below average for the position.

Size

6'1", 316#

College

Indiana; Kent State

Draft

Rd 4, 113th overall (2025)

Seasons

2025–2026

2026 ScoutIndex Rating · DEF

Methodology
34.1

12th percentile among DEFs · limited sample

2 games

Splash plays×0.15-0.34
Pass rush×0.3-0.59
Ball skills×0.25-0.61
Run defense×0.2-0.79
Availability×0.1-1.28

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026SF34.12
2025SF44.210

Career profile

Across 2 NFL seasons on file, C.J. West has played in 12 regular-season games, all with SF.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2025: a 44.2, in the 41st percentile among DEFs that year.

2026 splits

regular season

2026 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1LAR—41.2
Week 2MIA—40.1

C.J. West — common questions

What position does C.J. West play?
C.J. West is listed as a DT.
Which teams has C.J. West played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), C.J. West has played for SF (2025–2026).
Where did C.J. West go to college?
C.J. West played college football at Indiana; Kent State.
When was C.J. West drafted?
C.J. West was selected in round 4, 113th overall, of the 2025 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has C.J. West scored?
C.J. West has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is C.J. West's ScoutIndex Rating?
C.J. West rated 34.1 for 2026, the 12th percentile among DEFs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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Top teammates, last season on file

Drafted in round 4, 2025