C.J. West holds the LDT · Backup spot in San Francisco 49ers’s defensive tackle room. Where he sits among the room’s front-line roles:

C.J. West played 16 games in 2025 with a 33% snap share.

C.J. West is a 6'1", 316-pound defensive tackle from Chicago, Illinois. West played college football at Indiana and Kent State before being selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the fourth round (113th overall) of the 2025 NFL Draft. Entering his second season with the 49ers, West recorded 2.0 sacks during the 2025 campaign.

Kent Statethrough 2023

Indiana2024

49ers2025 — present

CollegeIndiana; Kent StateDraftRound 4 · No. 113 overall · 2025 · SFHometownChicago, IL