When the 6-foot-3, 273 pounds defensive lineman out of Stanford first declared for draft, many had Solomon Thomas getting selected as a mid or late pick in the first round.
But since Thomas’ performance at the NFL Combine and his pro day, experts have him moving all the way up in mock drafts to as high as the No. 2-overall pick. Thomas, a first-team All-Pac-12 selection, was the Combine’s top performer in the three-cone drill and broad jump among defensive linemen.
Thomas’ pass rushing ability has been questioned by some – he totaled only 12 sacks in two years but his lack of opportunities rushing off the edge might have been the biggest reason for a low sack number.