Name: Solomon Thomas
School: Stanford
Position fit: Base defensive end and sub-package defensive tackle
Stats to know: Thomas is one of the elite run defenders in the nation and his 12.0 run-stop percentage ranks No. 6 among Power-5 defensive tackles.
What he does best:
- Elite run defender who uses strength to shed blockers easily
- Can generate pass-rush from the edge or the interior of the defensive line
- Wins as a pass-rusher with both power and speed
- Greatly improved as a pass-rusher in 2016 and saw his pass-rush production nearly double
- Pass-rush productivity of 9.