Jalewis Solomon remaining at South Carolina

Defensive back Jalewis Solomon is not entering the transfer portal and will remain at South Carolina for the 2026 season, GamecockCentral.com has learned.

Multiple reports surfaced on Tuesday night that Solomon planned to enter the portal. But GamecockCentral was told by sources hours later that Solomon now planned to continue his career with Carolina.

A former four-star prospect out of high school, Solomon appeared in four games during his redshirt freshman season with the Gamecocks in 2025. His two tackles last season came in the contest against South Carolina State.

He played in three games as a true freshman in 2024, all at cornerback.

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Jalewis Solomon bio from GamecocksOnline

2024-25 SEC First-Year Academic Honor Roll

Defensive back who begins his third year in the program in 2026… works at the cornerback position.

2025 (Redshirt Freshman)
Second-year player who appeared in four contests… played in back-to-back games early in the season against South Carolina State and Vanderbilt and later in the season against Alabama and Ole Miss… recorded two tackles, both coming against SC State.

2024 (Freshman)
True freshman defensive back who joined the squad in the summer… saw action in three contests, appearing against Kentucky, Akron and Wofford… credited with one tackle in the win over Wofford… redshirted… named to the 2024-25 SEC First-Year Academic Honor Roll.

HIGH SCHOOL
Wide receiver and cornerback at Schley County High School in Ellaville, Ga… graduated in 2024… totaled over 3,400 yards and 34 touchdowns during his career… added 96 tackles with 17 interceptions and 20 pass breakups… led the Wildcats to a 13-1 record and a spot in the state semifinals in 2023… caught 70 passes for 1,072 yards and 11 TDs… credited with 26 tackles and eight INTs with six pass breakups… selected as an Under Armour All-American… coached by Darren Alford… as a junior, earned all-state honors after catching 86 passes for 1,210 yards and 10 TD for a squad that went 12-3 and played for a Class A Division II title… credited with 29 tackles, 4 PBU and 3 INTs… caught 61 passes for 989 yards and 13 scores as a sophomore, while totaling 22 tackles, 8 PBUs and 5 picks… earned all-state honors and played in the Georgia Elite Classic.

PERSONAL
Jalewis Solomon was born Oct. 4, 2005… is a sport and entertainment management major… brother, Zykeivous Walker, played at Auburn.