TROY, Ala. – Troy's Javon Solomon has been named to The Athletic's Mid-Season All-America Second Team, the publication announced Tuesday. Solomon ranks third nationally in tackles for loss and is sixth in the country in sacks.
Only a redshirt freshman, Solomon became just the third FBS player since at least 2000 to record 12 tackles for loss, 7.5 sacks and one interception in the first six games of the season -- Carl Nassib (Penn State, 2015), Elvis Dumervil(Louisville, 2005).
The Tallahassee, Fla., native enters Troy's bye week with 12 tackles for loss and 7.