Carmari Solomon Named First Team Elite All-American
Oviedo Two-Way Star Earns National Recognition as One of America's Most Versatile Playmakers
Elite All-American recognizes only twenty-two First Team selections nationwide following a comprehensive evaluation of the country's premier high school football players.
Selection is based upon on-field production, performance against elite competition, football character, leadership, positional excellence, versatility, and long-term projection.
Being named First Team Elite All-American represents one of the highest honors awarded annually by Elite All-American.
Some athletes excel at one position.
The rare ones impact every phase of the game.
Carmari Solomon has built his reputation by doing exactly that.
Following another outstanding season at Oviedo High School and impressive performances against elite national competition, Solomon earned First Team Elite All-American recognition as one of the nation's premier all-purpose athletes.
Whether catching passes, returning punts, or making plays in the secondary, Solomon consistently proved capable of changing games in multiple ways.
Why Elite All-American Selected Him
Elite All-American's Athlete position is reserved for players whose versatility separates them from traditional positional evaluations.
Solomon earned First Team recognition because of his ability to contribute at an elite level on offense, defense, and special teams.
His combination of speed, football intelligence, ball skills, and competitiveness allows him to impact every phase of the game.
Throughout the evaluation process, Solomon consistently demonstrated the ability to create explosive plays while also making game-changing defensive stops.
That complete football profile made him one of the clearest Athlete selections in the inaugural Elite All-American class.
Friday Night Football
Solomon emerged as one of Central Florida's most versatile football players during his junior season.
2025 Season
- 27 receptions
- 450 receiving yards
- 8 receiving touchdowns
On special teams, he became one of Florida's most dangerous return specialists.
- Averaged 23.9 yards per punt return
- Ranked among Florida's leaders in punt return average
Defensively, Solomon continued contributing at free safety, giving Oviedo another playmaker capable of changing momentum on either side of the football.
One of his most impressive performances came during Oviedo's spring victory over Ocoee, where he caught six passes for 145 yards and two touchdowns, reminding evaluators why he remains one of the state's most explosive offensive threats.
National Evaluation
Competing against many of the country's premier athletes throughout the offseason, Solomon consistently reinforced his reputation as one of the nation's most complete football players.
Elite All-American evaluators noted his:
- Route-running ability
- Ball skills
- Defensive instincts
- Open-field vision
- Return ability
- Competitive toughness
Rather than excelling in only one area, Solomon repeatedly impacted games in multiple roles.
His versatility became one of the defining characteristics of his First Team evaluation.
Complete Football Player
What separates Solomon is not simply athletic ability.
It is his willingness to contribute wherever his team needs him.
Whether lining up at wide receiver, free safety, or returning punts, he approaches each opportunity with the same confidence and competitive energy.
Elite All-American places tremendous value on athletes capable of affecting all three phases of the game.
Few players in the 2027 class demonstrated that versatility more consistently than Solomon.
Recruiting Outlook
As college programs continue evaluating the Class of 2027, Solomon's versatility makes him one of Florida's most intriguing prospects.
Programs searching for dynamic offensive weapons, defensive playmakers, or elite return specialists can all envision multiple ways to utilize his unique skill set.
His continued development provides significant upside entering his senior season.
Looking Ahead
Carmari Solomon enters his senior season recognized as one of the country's premier all-purpose football players.
His versatility, production, athleticism, and competitive consistency provide every opportunity for success at the next level.
Elite All-American proudly recognizes Carmari Solomon as a First Team Elite All-American, honoring both his accomplishments and the complete football skill set that distinguishes him among the nation's elite athletes.
Player Snapshot
- Position: Athlete
- Elite All-American Team: First Team
- High School: Oviedo High School
- City, State: Oviedo, Florida
- Height: 5'9"
- Weight: 150 lbs
- Graduation Class: 2027
- Primary Positions: Wide Receiver / Free Safety / Return Specialist
- College Commitment: Uncommitted
Elite All-American Evaluation
Carmari Solomon earned First Team Elite All-American recognition because he consistently demonstrated one of the most versatile football skill sets evaluated during the 2026 national selection process.
His ability to contribute as a receiver, defensive back, and return specialist repeatedly separated him from an outstanding national athlete class. His production on Friday nights, combined with his success against elite offseason competition, confirmed that his athleticism and football instincts translate across every phase of the game.
Elite All-American proudly recognizes Carmari Solomon as one of three Athletes selected to the inaugural First Team, honoring a player whose versatility, competitiveness, and playmaking ability exemplify complete football excellence.
