Solomon DeShields

CAREER TRANSACTIONS:

• Signed by the Colts as an undrafted free agent on May 8, 2025.

COLLEGE:

• Appeared in 54 games (12 starts) at Texas A&M (2024) and Pittsburgh (2021-23) and recorded 109 tackles (53 solo), 13.5 tackles for loss, 6.5 sacks, four passes defensed and one fumble recovery.
• In 2024, he played in 12 games (one start) and registered 23 tackles (12 solo), 1.5 tackles for loss and half a sack.
• He competed in all 12 games (11 starts) in 2023 and compiled 58 tackles (27 solo), 8.0 tackles for loss, 2.0 sacks and one pass defensed.
• In 2022, he saw action in all 13 games and recorded 19 tackles (10 solo), 5.0 tackles for loss, 4.0 sacks, three passes defensed and a fumble recovery.
• He appeared in 13 games in 2021 and totaled nine tackles (four solo).
• In 2020, he played in four games mostly on special teams.

PERSONAL:

• Attended Millville (N.J.) High School.
• Was a two-way standout player as a defensive back and receiver. He collected 68 tackles, 8.0 sacks and four interceptions. He also tallied 44 receptions for 661 yards.
• Earned first team all-west Jersey Football League Continental Division honors.
• Rated the No. 18 overall prospect in New Jersey by 247Sports, No. 20 by Rivals and No. 22 by ESPN.
• Also lettered in basketball and track and field.
• Majored in liberal studies.
• A native of Millville, N.J.