Sahir West
| No. 15 – James Madison Dukes | |
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| Position | Defensive lineman |
| Class | Freshman |
| Personal information | |
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Weight | 270 lb (122 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Mount Saint Joseph (Baltimore,Maryland) |
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| Awards and highlights | |
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| Stats at ESPN | |
Sahir West is an American college football defensive lineman for the James Madison Dukes.
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
- ^ "Defensive Dominance Incarnate: Sahir West's Reign as a Linebacker at Mount Saint Joseph". August 11, 2023. Retrieved December 18, 2025.
- ^ Harper, Catie (April 17, 2025). "West eager for bigger role with Dukes". Daily News-Record. Retrieved December 18, 2025.
- ^ Gurganous, Tommy (December 8, 2025). "West emerges as JMU's leading pass rusher after three-sack performance". The Breeze. Retrieved December 18, 2025.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "JMU defensive end Sahir West gains national freshman honor". The Virginian-Pilot. December 15, 2025. Retrieved December 18, 2025.
- ^ "UCLA's top priority for the offseason should be Sahir West". Go Joe Bruin. December 6, 2025. Retrieved December 18, 2025.