Former IU defensive tackle C.J. West has been generating substantial buzz during the early days of San Francisco 49ers training camp.
The 4th round draft choice has been a standout this week as he competes for a starting role.
Here’s what NBC Sports Bay Area reported on Monday:
West was the rookie who stood out the most in 1-on-1s Not only did he win all of his reps, but he seemed to lift 6-foot-5, 313-pound Dominick Puni off the ground at the point of contact. At 6-foot-1 and 316 pounds, West is solid and already knows how to use leverage to give himself an advantage.
And here’s what 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh told the assembled media:
“He’s like a little fire hydrant, right?” Saleh said. “But, he’s powerful. He’s got heavy hands. He’s going to be fine. He’s like a lot of rookies — there are so many things that they’re learning, especially on the interior of the D-line where it’s a game within a game.”
Here’s a look at West physically dominating an offensive lineman:
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Meanwhile, the Detroit Lions waived one of their undrafted rookie tight ends this week, and it wasn’t former Hoosier Zach Horton. Also an UDFA signee of the Lions, Horton has started to gain attention at Lions camp as a fullback and second unit tight end. Although it will be a major challenge, it looks like he has a chance to make the 53-man roster.
Finally, former IU linebacker Jailin Walker, who was waived by the Raiders last week, worked out with the Denver Broncos on Tuesday.
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