West Weeks
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| No. 47 – Indianapolis Colts | |
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| Position | Linebacker |
| Roster status | Active |
| Personal information | |
| Born | August 13, 2002[1] |
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Listed weight | 230 lb (104 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Oconee County (Watkinsville, Georgia) |
| College | |
| NFL draft | 2026 (undrafted) |
| Career history | |
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West Weeks (born August 13, 2002)[1] is an American professional football linebacker for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the LSU Tigers and for the Virginia Cavaliers.
Early life
[edit]Weeks attended Oconee County High School in Watkinsville, Georgia, and committed to play college football for the Virginia Cavaliers.[2]
College career
[edit]Virginia
[edit]As a freshman in 2021, Weeks recorded 31 tackles, a sack, and five pass deflections in 11 games. After the conclusion of the season, he entered the NCAA transfer portal.[3]
LSU
[edit]Weeks transferred to play for the LSU Tigers.[4] In four seasons (one as a starter) at LSU from 2022 to 2025, he totaled 133 tackles with 11.5 going for a loss, four sacks, and a forced fumble. After the 2025 season, Weeks declared for the NFL draft, while also accepting an invite to participate in the 2026 East-West Shrine Bowl.[5][6][7][8][excessive citations]
Professional career
[edit]| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | Wingspan | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 ft 1+3⁄4 in (1.87 m) | 230 lb (104 kg) | 30+1⁄4 in (0.77 m) | 9+1⁄4 in (0.23 m) | 6 ft 4+1⁄8 in (1.93 m) | 4.57 s | 1.55 s | 2.58 s | 4.51 s | 7.10 s | 31.5 in (0.80 m) | 9 ft 3 in (2.82 m) | 19 reps |
| All values from Pro Day[9] | ||||||||||||
After not being selected in the 2026 NFL draft, Weeks signed with the Indianapolis Colts as an undrafted free agent.[10][11]
Personal life
[edit]Weeks is the older brother of LSU linebackers Whit and Zach.[12][13]
References
[edit]- 1 2 "West Weeks". Ourlads. Retrieved May 21, 2026.
- ↑ Starrs, Chris (May 12, 2020). "Born UGA fans, now committed to play football at Virginia: Two Athens-area standouts swap loyalties". Online Athens. Retrieved May 8, 2026.
- ↑ Baxley, McClain (January 15, 2022). "Former Oconee County star West Weeks announces transfer to SEC school". Online Athens. Retrieved May 8, 2026.
- ↑ Buckley, Tim (January 15, 2022). "LSU football picks up commitment from Virginia transfer linebacker West Weeks". The Daily Advertiser. Retrieved May 8, 2026.
- ↑ Darecy, Reed. "LSU senior West Weeks on playing with his brothers, Whit and Zach". NOLA.com. Retrieved May 8, 2026.
- ↑ Alexander, Wilson. "Meet Whit Weeks and West Weeks, LSU linebackers formed by boxing gloves and brotherly love". NOLA.com. Retrieved May 8, 2026.
- ↑ Diaz, Cory (September 13, 2025). "LSU linebacker West Weeks injured during Florida game". The Daily Advertiser. Retrieved May 8, 2026.
- ↑ Canale, Jay (January 1, 2026). "LSU football linebacker West Weeks accepts Shrine Bowl invite". LSU Wire. Retrieved May 8, 2026.
- ↑ "West Weeks College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved July 5, 2026.
- ↑ Bretl, Paul (May 3, 2026). "Colts reported signing among highest-paid UDFAs after 2026 NFL draft". Colts Wire. USA Today. Retrieved May 8, 2026.
- ↑ "Colts sign six draft picks, 12 undrafted free agents". Colts.com. May 7, 2026.
- ↑ Hamilton, Brian (September 26, 2025). "Meet the Weeks brothers: A 'whirlwind' 24 hours with the proudest family in football". The Athletic. Retrieved May 8, 2026.
- ↑ Spencer, Sarah (August 4, 2025). "Oconee County brother trio gets 'special opportunity' with LSU football". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved May 8, 2026.