Julius Columbus - 2025 - Football - Duke University

Upcoming Event: Football at Tulane on September 13, 2025 at 8 p.m.
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New Orleans, La.
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Upcoming Event: Football versus NC State on September 20, 2025 at 4 p.m.
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vs NC State
Durham, N.C.
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Upcoming Event: Football at Syracuse on September 27, 2025
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Syracuse, N.Y.
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Upcoming Event: Football at Cal on October 4, 2025
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Berkeley, Calif.
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Upcoming Event: Football versus Georgia Tech on October 18, 2025
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Durham, N.C.
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Upcoming Event: Football at Clemson on November 1, 2025
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at Clemson
Clemson, S.C.
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Upcoming Event: Football at Connecticut on November 8, 2025 at 3:30 p.m.
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at Connecticut
East Hartford, Conn.
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Upcoming Event: Football versus Virginia on November 15, 2025
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Durham, N.C.
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Julius Columbus on the field for Duke's 2025 Blue & White Game.

Photo by: Duke Athletics

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Julius Columbus

Position:
Defensive Tackle
Height:
6-1
Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Gainesville, Ga.

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.

Coach Diaz Media Availability: Tulane

Wednesday, September 10

Darian Mensah Media Availability: Tulane

Tuesday, September 09

Josiah Green Media Availability: Tulane

Tuesday, September 09

Coach Patke Press Conference: Tulane

Monday, September 08

Former Duke quarterback Daniel Jones rushes for a touchdown in his debut with the Indianapolis Colts.

Duke in the NFL Weekly Update

Tuesday, September 09

Duke defensive end Vincent Anthony Jr. was named the ACC Defensive Lineman of the Week following his 3.0-sack performance.

Anthony Jr. Named ACC Defensive Lineman of the Week

Monday, September 08

The NC State at Duke football kickoff time is set 4 p.m. on ESPN2.

NC State at Duke Kickoff Time Announced

Monday, September 08

Duke vs. Illinois - September 6, 2025

Duke Falls to No. 11 Illinois, 45-19

Saturday, September 06