Sahir West

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Sahir West
No. 15  James Madison Dukes
Position Defensive lineman
Class
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Redshirt
Freshman
Personal information
Height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight269 lb (122 kg)
Career information
High school Mount Saint Joseph
(Baltimore, Maryland)
College
Awards and highlights
Stats at ESPN

Sahir West is an American college football defensive lineman for the James Madison Dukes.

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Early life

West attended Mount Saint Joseph High School in Baltimore, Maryland. As a junior, he totaled 63 tackles, ten sacks, and an interception. [1] Following his high school career, West committed to play college football at James Madison University.

College career

West played sparingly in 2024, appearing in two games and earning a redshirt. [2] His production increased the following season, recording ten tackles, 5.5 tackles for loss, and three sacks in the 2025 Sun Belt Conference Football Championship Game against Troy. [3] [4] At the conclusion of the regular season, West was named the Sun Belt Freshman of the Year and a first-team Freshman All-American by The Athletic. [5] [6]

References

  1. "Defensive Dominance Incarnate: Sahir West's Reign as a Linebacker at Mount Saint Joseph". August 11, 2023. Retrieved December 18, 2025.
  2. Harper, Catie (April 17, 2025). "West eager for bigger role with Dukes". Daily News-Record. Retrieved December 18, 2025.
  3. Gurganous, Tommy (December 8, 2025). "West emerges as JMU's leading pass rusher after three-sack performance". The Breeze. Retrieved December 18, 2025.
  4. Harper, Catie (December 11, 2025). "James Madison DL Sahir West saved best performance for Sun Belt Conference title game". The Northern Virginia Daily. Retrieved December 18, 2025.
  5. "JMU defensive end Sahir West gains national freshman honor". The Virginian-Pilot. December 15, 2025. Retrieved December 18, 2025.
  6. "UCLA's top priority for the offseason should be Sahir West". Go Joe Bruin. December 6, 2025. Retrieved December 18, 2025.