Temple’s Freshman LB with Elite Tackle Intensity and Philly Grit
Solomon Tripline, a 6’0”, 200-lb freshman linebacker from Philadelphia for the Temple Owls, stands out not just for his 6.4 tackles per game and 3.0 sacks in high school, but for his relentless intensity and ‘never-sit-down’ mentality that coaches call ‘Philly grit.’ Unlike many freshmen who rely on speed, Tripline differentiates through positioning and pure tackle volume—averaging 9.4 tackles per game in his senior year (2024). He has no known injury history, plays with a high-intensity personality, and is a natural fit for teams needing a physical, coverage-savvy LB who brings both stats and heart. Why care? He’s the rare freshman who already plays like a veteran.
