Let’s take a closer look at each of the Colts’ UDFAs. Up next is Texas A&M linebacker Solomon DeShields.
In addition to their eight draft picks, the Indianapolis Colts have also signed 15 undrafted rookies after the 2025 NFL draft to add to their 91-man offseason roster.
Just as we did with each of the eight draft selections, let’s take a closer look at each of the Colts‘ UDFAs. Up next is Texas A&M linebacker Solomon DeShields.
Solomon DeShields profile
After spending three seasons at Pittsburgh, DeShields transferred to Texas A&M for the 2024 season.
After being in a rotational role during the 2022 season, DeShields became a starter at Pitt in 2023. That year, DeShields logged 15 pressures as a blitzer and was a very sound tackler, which helped him hold up as a run defender and also limit pass-catchers in coverage to just 6.0 yards per catch.
In this most recent season, DeShields played 189 snaps over 12 games, which included one start. He, again, was a reliable tackler and graded out well against the run by PFF’s metrics and limited yards in the passing game.
Also of note, throughout his career, DeShields played 488 special teams snaps and did so primarily across four of the six different phases.
Solomon DeShields’ RAS cardHighlights