Solomon DeShields

Samford

Nov 22 (Sat)

11:00 AM

COLLEGE STATION, TX - September 07, 2024 - Linebacker Solomon DeShields #22 of the Texas A&M Aggies during the game between the McNeese St. Cowboys and the Texas A&M Aggies at Kyle Field in College Station, TX. Photo By Evan Pilat/Texas A&M Athletics

Photo by: Evan Pilat/Texas A&M Athletics

Position:
LB
Ht. / Wt.:
6-3 / 235
Class:
Senior
Hometown:
Millville, N.J.
High School:
Millville
Prev School:
Pitt

2024 (SENIOR): Payed in 12 games, making one start ... Made his Texas A&M debut and finished with two tackles and a hurry in the win over McNeese ... Had two tackles and was in on a sack for an 8-yard loss in the win at Florida ... Made two tackles and added a hurry in the win over Arkansas ... Had four tackles at South Carolina ... Made three tackles against New Mexico State ... Tallied four takedowns at Auburn ... Made three tackles, including 1.0 for loss, against USC in the Las Vegas Bowl.

PRIOR TO TEXAS A&M: Appeared in 42 games in four seasons at Pitt ... Made 11 starts in 12 games in 2023 tallying 58 tackles, 8.0 tackles for loss, 2.0 sacks and one pass breakup ... Logged seven games with five or more tackles, including two games with eight tackles ... Played in all 13 games in the 2022 and 2021 seasons as a reserve linebacker and on special teams.

HIGH SCHOOL: Coached by Dennis Thomas at Millville High School ... Was a two-way standout that was considered one of the nation's top athletes by all three recruiting services (247 Sports, Rivals, ESPN), including the No. 18 overall prospect in New Jersey by 247 Sports and No. 22 overall prospect in New Jersey by ESPN ... Also lettered in basketball and track & field.