2024 NFL Draft Profile: Troy EDGE Javon Solomon

In the Jon Sumrall era of Troy football, perhaps the biggest thing that people will remember is the strength of the Trojans' front seven throughout the last two years, as well as in the 18 months or so beforehand. Javon Solomon was a huge part of that, particularly in 2023. Solomon helped the Trojans clinch back-to-back Sun Belt titles in 2022 and 2023. As April's NFL Draft approaches, here's what else is important to note about Solomon -statistically, one of the best defensive ends in the history of the Sun Belt. Measurements: 6'1" - 246 pounds A two-star prospect from Tallahassee, Florida, Solomon took a redshirt his first season at Troy under Chip Lindsey. His redshirt freshman season, he wasn't a full-time starter, but still earned an All-Sun Belt Honorable Mention with six tackles for loss, three sacks, and two forced fumbles. 2021 saw Solomon earn First-Team All-Sun Belt honors and an All-America nod by Pro Football Network. He set the program record for TFLs in a game (5) and had the second-most sacks