Jaivon Solomon - 2026 - Football - Duke University

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Jaivon Solomon

Position:
Wide Receiver
Height:
6-1
Class:
Sophomore
Hometown:
Gray, Ga.

2025: Incoming wide receiver.

PRIOR TO DUKE: Lettered three seasons at Jones County under head coach Mike Chastain ... rated a three-star prospect by 247Sports.com, ESPN.com and Rivals.com ... two-time all-region selection ... region’s player of the year as a senior ... helped Jones County secure a playoff trip every season ... recorded 88 receptions for 1,560 yards and 17 TDs during senior campaign ... as a junior, finished with 42 receptions for 692 yards and six TDs.

PERSONAL: Son of Kristin Pettus and Rufus Solomon Jr.

Manny Diaz, Darian Mensah and Que'Sean Brown: Postgame Press Conference

Friday, January 02

Game Trailer: Arizona State

Wednesday, December 31

Coach Diaz Press Conference: Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl

Tuesday, December 30

Coach Brewer and Coach Patke Press Conference: Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl

Monday, December 29

Duke captains Brian Parker II and Wesley Williams, wearing white helmets and white jerseys, walk through the tunnel towards the field during the 2025 ACC Championship Game.

Trio Set for Shrine Bowl Events

Thursday, January 22

Duke faced No. 16 Virginia in the 2025 ACC Championship Game.

Looking Back at Football's 2025

Wednesday, January 21

A graphic showing cornerback Evan Smith has joined the Duke football program for the 2026 season.

Smith Joins Duke Football Program

Tuesday, January 20

Duke signee Obinna Umeh wears a black jersey, smiles and holds the trident in his hand while flexing his other arm.

Umeh Receives Defensive Player of the Year Honor

Monday, January 19