The Detroit Lions added their last player Saturday, selecting Tennessee defensive lineman Tyre West with the 222nd overall pick in the seventh round of the 2026 NFL Draft.
West played all four years of his career with Tennessee, appearing in 48 games and making 65 total tackles.
In 2025, West made 23 tackles, 7½ tackles for loss and four sacks on a Tennessee squad that went 8-5. He can play on the interior or on the edge.
The Lions spent five of their picks on defense this season and added three new players to their defensive line. Along with West and Gill-Howard, the Lions took Michigan edge rusher Derrick Moore in the second round.
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Feb 26, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan linebacker Jimmy Rolder (LB22) during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn ImagesMichigan linebacker Jimmy Rolder (30) celebrates a Michigan State turnover during the first half at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing on Saturday, October 25, 2025.Aug 31, 2024; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Michigan Wolverines linebacker Jimmy Rolder (30) celebrates a play in the second half against the Fresno State Bulldogs at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY SportsMichigan linebacker Jimmy Rolder (30) reacts after a tackle against Wisconsin during the first half at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025.Michigan linebacker Jimmy Rolder (30) tackles Washington wide receiver Dezmen Roebuck (81) during the second half at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025.Michigan linebacker Jimmy Rolder (30) high fives fans before a game against Wisconsin at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025.Former Michigan Wolverines great Charles Woodson talks to linebacker Jimmy Rolder (30) prior to the NCAA football game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Mich. on Nov. 29, 2025. Ohio State won 27-9.Michigan linebacker Jimmy Rolder (30) celebrates an interception against Washington during the second half at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025.Michigan linebacker Jimmy Rolder (30) tackles Michigan State quarterback Aidan Chiles (2) during the first half at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing on Saturday, October 25, 2025.Michigan linebacker Jimmy Rolder (30) pressures Michigan State quarterback Aidan Chiles (2) during the second half at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing on Saturday, October 25, 2025.1 / 10Meet Detroit Lions' Day 3 picks in 2026 NFL DraftFeb 26, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan linebacker Jimmy Rolder (LB22) during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images1 / 10Meet Detroit Lions' Day 3 picks in 2026 NFL DraftFeb 26, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan linebacker Jimmy Rolder (LB22) during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images2 / 10Meet Detroit Lions' Day 3 picks in 2026 NFL DraftMichigan linebacker Jimmy Rolder (30) celebrates a Michigan State turnover during the first half at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing on Saturday, October 25, 2025.3 / 10Meet Detroit Lions' Day 3 picks in 2026 NFL DraftAug 31, 2024; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Michigan Wolverines linebacker Jimmy Rolder (30) celebrates a play in the second half against the Fresno State Bulldogs at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports4 / 10Meet Detroit Lions' Day 3 picks in 2026 NFL DraftMichigan linebacker Jimmy Rolder (30) reacts after a tackle against Wisconsin during the first half at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025.5 / 10Meet Detroit Lions' Day 3 picks in 2026 NFL DraftMichigan linebacker Jimmy Rolder (30) tackles Washington wide receiver Dezmen Roebuck (81) during the second half at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025.6 / 10Meet Detroit Lions' Day 3 picks in 2026 NFL DraftMichigan linebacker Jimmy Rolder (30) high fives fans before a game against Wisconsin at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025.7 / 10Meet Detroit Lions' Day 3 picks in 2026 NFL DraftFormer Michigan Wolverines great Charles Woodson talks to linebacker Jimmy Rolder (30) prior to the NCAA football game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Mich. on Nov. 29, 2025. Ohio State won 27-9.8 / 10Meet Detroit Lions' Day 3 picks in 2026 NFL DraftMichigan linebacker Jimmy Rolder (30) celebrates an interception against Washington during the second half at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025.9 / 10Meet Detroit Lions' Day 3 picks in 2026 NFL DraftMichigan linebacker Jimmy Rolder (30) tackles Michigan State quarterback Aidan Chiles (2) during the first half at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing on Saturday, October 25, 2025.10 / 10Meet Detroit Lions' Day 3 picks in 2026 NFL DraftMichigan linebacker Jimmy Rolder (30) pressures Michigan State quarterback Aidan Chiles (2) during the second half at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing on Saturday, October 25, 2025.The Lions addressed their greatest needs during the first two days of the draft, selecting Clemson offensive tackle Blake Miller in the first round and Michigan edge defender Derrick Moore in the second.
On Day 3, the Lions started off by picking Jimmy Rolder, a second straight Wolverine, then picked Arizona State CB Keith Abney II and Kentucky WR Kendrick Law in the fifth round and Skyler Gill-Howard in the sixth round.
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