Solomon Thomas has had a difficult start to his NFL career. As an undersized defensive tackle prospect with excellent athleticism, there can be little doubt the 49ers had one eye on the success the Rams have had with Aaron Donald when picking Thomas in 2017.
Thomas however, was not the dominant force Donald was in college and had issues adjusting to the power, technical ability & quickness of NFL linemen, whilst himself trying to pile on weight. The steep development required of him (both physically, technically and mentally) coupled with the expectations attached to any third overall pick has arguably led to Thomas having a nigh on impossible task to satisfy 49ers’ fans and coaches, an almost impossible task made all the more difficult by the terrible loss of his sister in early 2018.