Jalon Calhoun (born December 16, 2000) is an American professional

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who is a member of the

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of the

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. He played

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for the

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Early life

Calhoun grew up in

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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. Calhoun first committed to play college football at

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but eventually changed his commitment to

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College career

Calhoun made his collegiate debut in week one in the

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, where he hauled in his first career pass for two yards, as Duke was crushed by

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42–3. 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. 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. In week seven, Calhoun had another good performance racking up four receptions for 68 yards, as he helped Duke beat

41–23. 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

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. Calhoun finished the 2019 season with 46 receptions for 420 yards and four touchdowns. 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. 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

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38–24. 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. Calhoun finished the 2020 season with 39 receptions for 349 yards and two touchdowns. 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. In week four, Calhoun brought in a big touchdown to help Duke beat

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52–33. In week five, Calhoun had a career performance, making six catches for 103 yards and a touchdown, but Duke was defeated by

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38–7. 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

31–27. In week ten, Calhoun racked up three receptions for 78 yards and a touchdown, but once again Duke was routed 54–29 against

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. Calhoun finished the

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with 56 receptions for 718 yards and three touchdowns, while also rushing for 13 yards and a touchdown. 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

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. 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. 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

35–27. Just a week later, Calhoun had another great performance hauling in six receptions for 65 yards and a touchdown, as he helped Duke beat

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in a convincing fashion 38–17. In week eleven, Calhoun had another dominating performance, bringing in five receptions for 94 yards, as he would help the Blue Devils beat

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soundly 24–7. 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

. 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. In the team's

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, 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. Calhoun finished his 2022 breakout season with 62 receptions for 873 yards and four touchdowns. For his performance on the year he was named third team All-ACC. Calhoun was named to the 2023 preseason first team All-ACC football team.

Professional career

Detroit Lions

Calhoun signed with the

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as an undrafted free agent on May 10, 2024. He was waived on August 27.

Edmonton Elks

Calhoun signed with the

of the

on December 18, 2024.

References

External links

Duke Blue Devils bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Calhoun, Jalon 2000 births Living people Players of American football from Greenville, South Carolina American football wide receivers Duke Blue Devils football players Detroit Lions players Canadian football quarterbacks Players of Canadian football from South Carolina Edmonton Elks players