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Solomon Thomas Scouting Report

2,869 views · Published 14 April 2017 · 11:03 · Indexed 27 October 2026

Channel: schlegdaddytv · 2017 · Sports

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6'3" 275 lbs.
RS Sophomore
STANFORD


SIZE:   9.0
- Not the longest of defensive ends
- Good muscle and bulk on frame
- Strong lower body 
- Borderline 4-3 DE, 3-4 DE tweener

INITIAL QUICKNESS/BURST:  9.5
- Incredible snap recognition and burst off the ball
- Consistently the first lineman to react to the snap
- Decent first and second step quickness

STRENGTH:  9.5
- Able to hold up and fight through double teams
- Consistently overpowers OG's at point of attack
- Strong lower body that is able to get consistent push
- Can sometimes get overpowered by taller, longer OT's

PASS RUSH ABILITY:  10.0
- Wide array of pass rush moves (Rip, swim, bull rush, spin move)
- Uses subtle, quick footwork to get off initial punch of OT
- Good ability to bend the edge but not elite explosiveness
- Effective on stunts using quickness and upper body control
- Great stop/start move to get inside on OT's

RUN DEFENSE:  9.0
- Able to hold ground and anchor at point of attack
- Keeps eyes upfield to see where play is heading
- Could get a little better at holding up with arm tackles

LEVERAGE/PAD LEVEL:  9.0
- Consistent bend in knees and low pad level
- Able to relatively consistently get OT's and OG's off balance
- Can sometimes get off balance and pushed off his spot

BLOCK SHEDDING:  9.5
- Works hard to fend off blockers
- Keeps lower body moving to power through blockers
- Very good use of hands to avoid initial OL punch
- Has stretches each game where he is completely unblockable
- Can sometimes get held up by longer OT's due to lack of elite length


AWARENESS:  9.5
- Seems to always know where the play is heading
- Does a good job of not over penetrating outside on running plays
- Quick to recognize and not overpursue on screen passes
- Does a good job of keeping contain when lined up on the edge

EFFORT/MOTOR:  9.5
- Very good effort as pass rusher
- Will continue to rush even as QB rolls away from him
- Will continue to fight against double teams instead of standing and watching
- Relatively consistent, strong effort on pursuit in running game


DURABILITY:  10.0
- Did not miss any games over 2 seasons 
- Only 26 college games on his body

NFL COMPARISON:  J.J. Watt
FINAL GRADE:  94.5


GRADING SCALE:
90 - 100 1ST ROUND
85 - 89.9 2ND ROUND
80 - 84.9 3RD ROUND
76 - 79.9 4TH ROUND
72 - 75.9 5TH ROUND
68.5 - 71.9 6TH ROUND
65 - 68.49 7TH ROUND

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