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Julius Columbus

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Julius Columbus on the field for Duke's 2025 Blue & White Game.

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Julius Columbus

Position:
Defensive Tackle
Height:
6-1
Class:
Redshirt 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.

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Friday, January 02

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Wednesday, December 31

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Tuesday, December 30

Coach Brewer and Coach Patke Press Conference: Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl

Monday, December 29

A graphic showing Duke's league-high 31 All-ACC Academic Football Team selections in 2025.

Duke Leads All-ACC Academic Team Selections with 31

Friday, January 30

A graphic showing Duke will hold its 2026 Blue & White Spring Game on April 18 at 2 p.m. inside Brooks Field at Wallace Wade Stadium.

Duke to Host Blue & White Game on April 18

Friday, January 30

Former Duke All-America offensive lineman Brian Parker II takes a jog through a rep during a practice for the East-West Shrine Game.

What They're Saying: Shrine Bowl

Wednesday, January 28

Former Duke wide receiver Jake Bobo, a current Seattle Seahawk, jumps in the air and catches a touchdown pass during the NFC Championship Game versus the Los Angeles Rams on January 25, 2026.

Duke in the NFL Playoffs Update

Tuesday, January 27