Spring 2021 Football Roster

Matthew Solomon_headshot_2017
Jersey Number 81

Matt Solomon

  • Position:
    WR
  • Height:
    5-10
  • Weight:
    180
  • Class:
    Senior
  • Hometown:
    Coral Springs, Fla.
  • High School:
    American Heritage School (Plantation)
  • Major:
    Finance

TRACK AND FIELD BIO


Why Lehigh? “It’s a great school where I can further both my academic and athletic careers. As soon as I stepped on campus, I felt at home.”
 
As a senior (spring 2021): Appeared in all three games… saw first career action with 18 yard kickoff return against Holy Cross (3/13)… made first career reception against Bucknell (4/3)… had six yard catch against Lafayette (4/10)… named to Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
 
As a junior (2019): Missed entire season due to injury.
 
As a sophomore (2018): Joined football team but did not see any game action.
 
As a freshman (2017-18): Member of Lehigh track and field team… 2018 indoor season: competed in the 60m (7.16) and the long jump (6.30m) at the Patriot League Championships…Finished second with a season best in the long jump (6.83m) at the Lehigh Fast Times Before Finals…Ran a season best 60m (7.12) at the Lehigh Season Opener… 2018 outdoor season: competed in the 100m (season best 10.97), long jump (6.39), and was a member of the fifth place 4x100m relay team at the Patriot League Championships…Finished fourth at the Lehigh-Lafayette dual meet with a season best 6.49m in the long jump… walked on to football team in summer.
 
In high school: Won three state championships, two in football and one in track…District and regional champion in the long jump as a senior…Qualified for states in the long jump as a junior and senior.
 
Personal: Son of Joy and Gregory Solomon…Has two sisters, Natalie and Brijit.
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