Jalon Calhoun

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Jalon Calhoun
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Calhoun with the Edmonton Elks in 2025
No. 85 – Edmonton Elks
Position Wide receiver
CFL statusAmerican
Roster status Practice roster
Personal information
Born (2000-12-16) December 16, 2000 (age 24)
Greenville, South Carolina, U.S.
Height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight191 lb (87 kg)
Career information
High school Southside
(Greenville, South Carolina)
College Duke (2019–2023)
Career history
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Awards and highlights
Stats at CFL.ca

Jalon Calhoun (born December 16, 2000) is an American professional football wide receiver who is a member of the Edmonton Elks of the Canadian Football League. He played college football for the Duke Blue Devils.

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Early life

Calhoun grew up in Greenville, South Carolina and attended Southside High School. In Calhoun's high school career, he played as a quarterback completing 218 of his 368 passing attempts for 2,859 yards and 25 touchdowns to 10 interceptions. He also rushed for 1,094 yards and 14 touchdowns. [1] Calhoun first committed to play college football at Georgia Tech but eventually changed his commitment to Duke. [2] [3]

College career

Calhoun made his collegiate debut in week one in the 2019 season, where he hauled in his first career pass for two yards, as Duke was crushed by Alabama 42–3. [4] In week two, Calhoun had a career day, catching eight passes for 105 yards and two touchdowns, as he helped the Blue Devils beat North Carolina A&T 45–13. [5] [6] Calhoun had another good performance in week three bringing in six passes for 49 yards and a touchdown, as he helped Duke beat Middle Tennessee State 41–18. [7] [8] In week seven, Calhoun had another good performance racking up four receptions for 68 yards, as he helped Duke beat Georgia Tech 41–23. [9] In the team's season finale, Calhoun had an excellent performance, bringing in three receptions for 82 yards as he helped the Blue Devils finish their season with a win against Miami. [10] [11] Calhoun finished the 2019 season with 46 receptions for 420 yards and four touchdowns. [12]

Calhoun started the 2020 season strong, as in week one he caught five passes for 62 yards, but Duke would fall to Notre Dame 27–13. [13] In week five, Calhoun again had another good performance, making three catches for 38 yards and a touchdown, as he helped the Blue Devils pick up their first win on the season, beating Syracuse 38–24. [14] [15] In week eight, Calhoun continued to perform, having another good performance, racking up four receptions for 36 yards and a touchdown, as he helped Duke beat Charlotte 53–19. [16] Calhoun finished the 2020 season with 39 receptions for 349 yards and two touchdowns. [17]

Calhoun had a hot start to the 2021 season, as in week two, he hauled in five receptions for 98 yards, as he helped the Blue Devils pick up their first win on the season beating North Carolina A&T 45–17. [18] In week four, Calhoun brought in a big touchdown to help Duke beat Kansas 52–33. [19] In week five, Calhoun had a career performance, making six catches for 103 yards and a touchdown, but Duke was defeated by North Carolina 38–7. [20] In the following game, Calhoun had another great performance racking up five receptions for 103 yards, while also adding seven rushing yards, but once again Duke lost, this time to Georgia Tech 31–27. [21] In week ten, Calhoun racked up three receptions for 78 yards and a touchdown, but once again Duke was routed 54–29 against Pittsburgh. [22] [23] Calhoun finished the 2021 season with 56 receptions for 718 yards and three touchdowns, while also rushing for 13 yards and a touchdown. [24]

Calhoun started the 2022 season off to a hot start, as in week one he racked up six receptions for 90 yards, as he helped the Blue Devils win their season opener versus Temple. [25] [26] Calhoun had another great performance in week two, racking up six receptions for 108 yards, as he helped Duke pick up another win, this time over Northwestern. [27] [28] In week four, Calhoun continued with his stellar performances, making five catches for 93 yards and a touchdown, but the Blue Devils would lose against Kansas 35–27. [29] [30] Just a week later, Calhoun had another great performance hauling in six receptions for 65 yards and a touchdown, as he helped Duke beat Virginia in a convincing fashion 38–17. [31] [32] In week eleven, Calhoun had another dominating performance, bringing in five receptions for 94 yards, as he would help the Blue Devils beat Virginia Tech soundly 24–7. [33] [34] Just a week later, Calhoun had another good performance, racking up four catches for 52 yards and a touchdown, in a 28–26 loss against Pittsburgh. [35] [36] In the team's season finale, Calhoun had arguably the best game of his career, bringing in 11 receptions for 174 yards and a touchdown, as Duke beat Wake Forest 34–31. [37] [38] In the team's bowl game, Calhoun had a solid performance racking up six receptions for 62 yards, as he helped the Blue Devils beat UCF 30–13 and win their bowl game. [39] [40] Calhoun finished his 2022 breakout season with 62 receptions for 873 yards and four touchdowns. [41] For his performance on the year he was named third team All-ACC. [42] [43]

Calhoun was named to the 2023 preseason first team All-ACC football team. [44] [45]

Professional career

Detroit Lions

Calhoun signed with the Detroit Lions as an undrafted free agent on May 10, 2024. [46] He was waived on August 27. [47]

Edmonton Elks

Calhoun signed with the Edmonton Elks of the Canadian Football League on December 18, 2024. [48]

References

  1. ↑ "Jalon Calhoun Football Stats". MaxPreps.com. Retrieved August 5, 2023.
  2. ↑ Rowe, Adam. "Duke lands commitment from Three-Star 2019 WR Jalon Calhoun". 247Sports. Retrieved August 5, 2023.
  3. ↑ Castello, Bob (December 12, 2018). "Shrine Bowl: Southside's Calhoun looks forward to playing receiver". Greenville Online. Retrieved August 5, 2023.
  4. ↑ Beaundry, Paul. "Rewinding Alabama's 42–3 win over Duke in the season opener". AL.com. Retrieved August 5, 2023.
  5. ↑ Connelly, Kevin (September 8, 2019). "Duke overcomes slow start to roll North Carolina A&T in home opener". Ball Durham. Retrieved August 5, 2023.
  6. ↑ Hayes, Nolan (September 8, 2019). "Harris accounts for 5 TDs as Duke rolls to victory". The North State Journal. Retrieved August 5, 2023.
  7. ↑ "Harris throws 4 TDs as Duke routs Middle Tennessee 41–18". CBS Sports. Retrieved August 5, 2023.
  8. ↑ Connelly, Kevin (September 15, 2019). "Devils win battle of the blue's as Quentin Harris lead offensive explosion". Ball Durham. Retrieved August 5, 2023.
  9. ↑ "Duke overpowers Georgia Tech in first half". CBS Sports. Retrieved August 5, 2023.
  10. ↑ "Game recap: Miami vs. Duke, Saturday, November 30, 2019". The Miami Herald. Retrieved August 5, 2023.
  11. ↑ "Duke beats Miami 27–17 to snap 5-game slide". CBS Sports. Retrieved August 5, 2023.
  12. ↑ "Jalon Calhoun 2019 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved August 5, 2023.
  13. ↑ "No. 10 Notre Dame beats Duke 27–13 in ACC debut". CBS Sports. Retrieved August 5, 2023.
  14. ↑ "Duke Blue Devils vs. Syracuse Orange Summary and Team Stats – October 10, 2020 Gametracker". CBS Sports. Retrieved August 5, 2023.
  15. ↑ Alexander, Chip. "After Deon Jackson and Mataeo Durant dance for 332 yards, Duke dances to celebrate win". Raleigh News & Observer. Retrieved August 5, 2023.
  16. ↑ "Duke's short drives key 53–19 rout of Charlotte". CBS Sports. Retrieved August 5, 2023.
  17. ↑ "Jalon Calhoun 2020 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved August 5, 2023.
  18. ↑ "Durant scores 3 TDs as Duke rushes past N.C. A&T, 45–17". CBS Sports. Retrieved August 5, 2023.
  19. ↑ Guskey, Jordan (September 25, 2021). "Kansas football falls to Duke 52–33 to conclude its non-conference schedule". The Topeka Capital-Journal. Retrieved August 5, 2023.
  20. ↑ "Duke 7–38 North Carolina". ESPN. Retrieved August 5, 2023.
  21. ↑ "Sanders' late TD catch helps Georgia Tech beat Duke 31–27". CBS Sports. Retrieved August 5, 2023.
  22. ↑ "Pickett passes Pittsburgh past Duke, 54–29". CBS Sports. Retrieved August 5, 2023.
  23. ↑ Wisemen, Steve. "What we learned from Duke's loss to Pittsburgh in an ACC football game". The News & Observer. Retrieved August 5, 2023.
  24. ↑ "Jalon Calhoun 2021 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved August 5, 2023.
  25. ↑ "Video highlights from Duke Blue Devils' win over Temple, 30–0". Chatham Journal. September 3, 2022. Retrieved August 5, 2023.
  26. ↑ Wisemen, Steve. "How good was Duke football in Mike Elko's debut vs Temple? Here's what the numbers say". The News & Observer. Retrieved August 5, 2023.[ permanent dead link ]
  27. ↑ "Waters rushes for 2 TDs, Duke beats Northwestern 31–23". CBS Sports. Retrieved August 5, 2023.
  28. ↑ Walley, Tyler. "Extra point: Duke football squeaks by Northwestern to stay unbeaten". Duke Chroncicle. Retrieved August 5, 2023.
  29. ↑ "Daniels leads Kansas over Duke 35–27, goes to 4–0". CBS Sports. Retrieved August 5, 2023.
  30. ↑ Guskey, Jordan (September 24, 2022). "Kansas football vs. Duke recap: Highlights, analysis from KU's win". The Topeka Capital-Journal. Retrieved August 5, 2023.
  31. ↑ "Duke snaps 13-game ACC skid, beats Virginia 38–17". CBS Sports. Retrieved August 5, 2023.
  32. ↑ Madia, Greg. "Virginia football team blown out by Duke in lackluster showing". The Daily Progress. Retrieved August 5, 2023.
  33. ↑ "Leonard accounts for 3TDs to send Duke past Virginia Tech". CBS Sports. Retrieved August 5, 2023.
  34. ↑ "Leonard Accounts for 3TDS To Send Duke Past Virginia Tech". Atlantic Coast-Conference. Retrieved August 5, 2023.
  35. ↑ "Pitt holds off Duke 28–26 for third straight victory". CBS Sports. Retrieved August 5, 2023.
  36. ↑ Thompson, Stephen. "Pitt Panthers Contains Duke Run Game, Survives for Seventh Win". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved August 5, 2023.
  37. ↑ Doherty, Brennan. "Leonard's late TD toss sinks Wake Forest 34–31". AP News. Retrieved August 5, 2023.
  38. ↑ Conroy, Ben. "Key Stats from Wake Forest's 34–31 loss to Duke". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved August 5, 2023.
  39. ↑ "Duke contains Plumlee, beats UCF 30–13 in Military Bowl". CBS Sports. Retrieved August 5, 2023.
  40. ↑ Richie, Sasha. "5 observations and more from Duke football's first half against UCF in Military Bowl". Duke Chronicle. Retrieved August 5, 2023.
  41. ↑ "Jalon Calhoun 2022 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved August 5, 2023.
  42. ↑ Richie, Sasha. "Barton headlines Duke football's 4 All-ACC Team selections, 5 honorable mentions". Duke Chronicle. Retrieved August 5, 2023.
  43. ↑ Mcallister, Mike. "Syracuse Players Named to 2022 All ACC Teams". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved August 5, 2023.
  44. ↑ "Duke Senior Graham Barton and Redshirt Seniors Jalon Calhoun and DeWayne Carter Named to 2023 Preseason All-ACC Team". BVM Sports. August 2, 2023. Archived from the original on August 5, 2023. Retrieved August 5, 2023.
  45. ↑ Rowe, Adam. "Duke lands three on Preseason All-ACC First Team". 247Sports. Retrieved August 5, 2023.
  46. ↑ Twentyman, Tim (May 10, 2024). "TWENTYMAN: A closer look at the Lions' undrafted rookie free agents". DetroitLions.
  47. ↑ "Lions announce roster moves". DetroitLions.com. August 27, 2024.
  48. ↑ "Elks sign nine players, including WR Jalon Calhoun". CFL.ca. December 23, 2024. Retrieved January 21, 2025.
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