Kent State All-MAC DT CJ West Enters Transfer Portal

Joe Londergan | Apr 16, 2024

Kent State University hosted Ohio University for the 2022 Homecoming game on Saturday, October 1. / Lisa Scalfaro / USA TODAY NETWORK

The April 16 opening of the college football transfer portal window made several notable G5 players available for new teams. One such player was Kent State defensive tackle CJ West.

West spent the last four seasons at Kent State, where he totaled 110 tackles with 19.5 for a loss and seven sacks. He appeared in 39 games. In 2023, West forced a fumble in addition to seven TFLs and two sacks. He was a third-team All-MAC selection last season.

A native of LaGrange Park, Illinois, Kent State had West listed as 6'2" and 315 pounds. He was a three-star recruit coming out of Nazareth Academy. He originally committed to Kent State over offers from Minnesota, Bowling Green, Eastern Illinois, Illinois State, Northern Illinois, Toledo, and Western Michigan.

West will be a graduate student in 2024. He has one season of eligibility remaining.

Published Apr 16, 2024

JOE LONDERGAN

Joe covers college sports from the Group of Five ranks and beyond. He has worked in the sports industry since 2008, earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Louisville, and a Master's degree from Seattle University.