C.J. West’s decision to transfer to Indiana for his final season of college eligibility has paid off in a big way.
He has signed his first NFL contract with the San Francisco 49ers.
David Lombardi is reporting West signed a 4-year deal worth $5.2 million this week. He got a $1.01 million signing bonus.
The former IU defensive lineman joins former Hoosier quarterback Kurtis Rourke in the Bay Area. Rourke signed his deal with the 49ers last week.
After an impressive season with the Hoosiers, West was chosen in the fourth round with the No. 113 overall pick by San Francisco.
West played one season with IU after transferring from Kent State, and he was a key part of their historic 2024 run. He finished fourth on the team with 7.5 tackles for loss, and his two sacks tied him for fourth on the team as well. Pro Football Focus graded West highly, with the 14th-best overall grade among interior defenders in the country.
West is one of eight members of the 2024 Indiana team who signed deals with NFL teams this spring.
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