West Weeks

West Weeks
No. 47 – Indianapolis Colts
PositionLinebacker
Roster status
Practice squad
Personal information
Born (2002-08-13) August 13, 2002 (age 24)
Watkinsville, Georgia, U.S.
Listed height
6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Listed weight
230 lb (104 kg)
Career information
High schoolOconee County
(Watkinsville, Georgia)
College
NFL draft2026: undrafted
Career history
* Offseason or practice squad member only
Stats at Pro Football Reference

West Weeks (born August 13, 2002) is an American professional football linebacker for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Virginia Cavaliers and LSU Tigers.

Early life

Weeks attended Oconee County High School in Watkinsville, Georgia, and committed to play college football for the Virginia Cavaliers.

College career

Virginia

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.

LSU

Weeks transferred to play for the LSU Tigers. 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.[excessive citations]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand spanWingspan40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard split20-yard shuttleThree-cone drillVertical jumpBroad jumpBench 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 s1.55 s2.58 s4.51 s7.10 s31.5 in
(0.80 m)		9 ft 3 in
(2.82 m)		19 reps
All values from Pro Day

After not being selected in the 2026 NFL draft, Weeks signed with the Indianapolis Colts as an undrafted free agent. Weeks was waived by Indianapolis on August 30, 2026, as a part of final roster cuts; he was re-signed to the team's practice squad the following day.

Personal life

Weeks is the older brother of LSU linebackers Whit and Zach.

References

  1. 1 2 "West Weeks". Ourlads. Retrieved May 21, 2026.
  2. ↑ 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.
  3. ↑ Baxley, McClain (January 15, 2022). "Former Oconee County star West Weeks announces transfer to SEC school". Online Athens. Retrieved May 8, 2026.
  4. ↑ Buckley, Tim (January 15, 2022). "LSU football picks up commitment from Virginia transfer linebacker West Weeks". The Daily Advertiser. Retrieved May 8, 2026.
  5. ↑ Darecy, Reed. "LSU senior West Weeks on playing with his brothers, Whit and Zach". NOLA.com. Retrieved May 8, 2026.
  6. ↑ Alexander, Wilson. "Meet Whit Weeks and West Weeks, LSU linebackers formed by boxing gloves and brotherly love". NOLA.com. Retrieved May 8, 2026.
  7. ↑ Diaz, Cory (September 13, 2025). "LSU linebacker West Weeks injured during Florida game". The Daily Advertiser. Retrieved May 8, 2026.
  8. ↑ Canale, Jay (January 1, 2026). "LSU football linebacker West Weeks accepts Shrine Bowl invite". LSU Wire. Retrieved May 8, 2026.
  9. ↑ "West Weeks College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved July 5, 2026.
  10. ↑ Bretl, Paul (May 3, 2026). "Colts reported signing among highest-paid UDFAs after 2026 NFL draft". Colts Wire. USA Today. Retrieved May 8, 2026.
  11. ↑ "Colts sign six draft picks, 12 undrafted free agents". Colts.com. May 7, 2026.
  12. ↑ Stankevitz, JJ (August 30, 2026). "Colts make roster moves to form initial 53-man roster". Colts.com.
  13. ↑ "Colts sign 15 players to practice squad". Colts.com. August 31, 2026.
  14. ↑ 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.
  15. ↑ Spencer, Sarah (August 4, 2025). "Oconee County brother trio gets 'special opportunity' with LSU football". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved May 8, 2026.