Addison West
Career Summary
Addison West is an offensive lineman from Cary, Illinois, who played at Western Michigan before signing with Miami as an undrafted free agent in 2025.
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Early Life
West is from Cary, Illinois. He earned a graduate degree in business administration after studying sport management and business.
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High School
West attended Cary-Grove High School, where he also played basketball. As a senior, he helped lead Cary-Grove to a state championship and earned first-team all-state honors.
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College Career
West played six seasons at Western Michigan, appearing in 48 games with 36 starts. He started all 13 games in 2024 after previously starting 12 games in 2022 and 11 in 2023.
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Path to the NFL
West signed with Miami as an undrafted college free agent on May 9, 2025.
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NFL Career
West entered the NFL with Miami in 2025. The Dolphins said he spent the offseason program and training camp with the club before being waived on August 26; the cited sources do not establish a regular-season statistical record.
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Career Accomplishments
West became the first Western Michigan player named a consensus first-team All-American, earning 2024 recognition from the FWAA, Associated Press and AFCA. He was first-team All-MAC in 2024 and a four-time Academic All-MAC honoree.
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Playing Style
Listed at 6-foot-3 and 305 pounds, West is an interior offensive lineman. Pro Football Focus rated him the top guard in college football in 2024, when Western Michigan reported he did not allow a sack.
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