Solomon DeShields
Career Summary
Solomon DeShields is a linebacker from Millville, New Jersey.
He played at Pittsburgh and Texas A&M before joining Indianapolis as an undrafted rookie in 2025.
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Early Life
DeShields comes from a family with college football experience.
His father Warren played at Rowan University, and his brother Jaelin played at Stevenson and Clarion. He enrolled at Pittsburgh in January 2020 after graduating early from Millville Senior.
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High School
DeShields played at Millville Senior under Dennis Thomas.
He earned first-team New Jersey All-Group 4 and second-team NJ.com All-State honors. He contributed at defensive back and receiver, recording 68 tackles, eight sacks, four interceptions and 44 catches for 661 yards.
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College Career
DeShields played four seasons at Pittsburgh before transferring to Texas A&M in 2024.
In 2023, he started 11 of Pittsburgh's 12 games at Star linebacker and recorded 58 tackles, eight tackles for loss and two sacks. At Texas A&M, he appeared in 12 games with one start; his final appearance included three tackles and a tackle for loss against USC in the Las Vegas Bowl.
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Path to the NFL
Indianapolis signed DeShields as an undrafted free agent on May 9, 2025.
The Colts' official transaction log lists him as a linebacker among their rookie signings.
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NFL Career
DeShields spent the 2025 offseason and training camp with Indianapolis.
The Colts waived him August 26, 2025, during their roster reductions.
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