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Julius Columbus
DT · #55 · Duke University
Height6'1"
Weight290 lbs
Est. eligibility4 yrs
Production index
Not rated
Roster status
Rostered
Last updatedSep 23, 2026, 12:43 PM
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Background
2025: Incoming defensive tackle ... enrolled at Duke in January, 2025. PRIOR TO DUKE: Lettered four years at Gainesville under head coach Josh Nibblet ... rated a three-star prospect by 247Sports.com, ESPN.com and Rivals.com ... booked 43 tackles, 5.0 sacks and nine QB pressures during senior campaign ... as a junior, carded 55 tackles, 21.0 sacks and eight QB pressures in helping Gainesville to the state semifinals ... during sophomore year, recorded 26 tackles, 4.0 TFL and 2.0 sacks as Gainesville finished second in the state playoffs ... two-time team’s most improved player awardee. PERSONAL: Son of Meoshea Columbus.
Hometown
🏴Gainesville, GA
High schoolGainesville
Career path
Career stats
| YR | SCHOOL | GP | GS | DEF SNAPS | PROD | TACK | SOLO | TFL | TACK YDS | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Duke University | 3 | 0 | 43 | -- | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | Duke University | 1 | 0 | 3 | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 4 | 0 | 46 | -- | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Profile last updated Sep 23, 2026