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2017 NFL Mock Draft: First-Round Projections after Week 10

By Tyler Brooke

Oct 29, 2016; East Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan Wolverines linebacker Jabrill Peppers (5) runs the ball during the first half of a game against the Michigan State Spartans at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 29, 2016; East Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan Wolverines linebacker Jabrill Peppers (5) runs the ball during the first half of a game against the Michigan State Spartans at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 15, 2015; Stanford, CA, USA; Stanford Cardinal defensive tackle Solomon Thomas (90) celebrates after a tackle in the second quarter against the UCLA Bruins in a NCAA football game at Stanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 15, 2015; Stanford, CA, USA; Stanford Cardinal defensive tackle Solomon Thomas (90) celebrates after a tackle in the second quarter against the UCLA Bruins in a NCAA football game at Stanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

124. . DE. Stanford. Solomon Thomas. 25. player

They may go under the radar, but the Kansas City Chiefs may arguably have one of the more complete teams in the NFL. They don’t have a lot of glaring weaknesses, but you could make the argument that they could use an impact defensive end in their 3-4 scheme.

Stanford’s Solomon Thomas is only a redshirt sophomore, but he continues to make a lot of noise with his consistent production. Heading into Saturday, Thomas had already picked up 11 tackles for loss and seven sacks.

Thomas trained with boxers this offseason to work on his violent hands, and it has paid off. The Stanford prospect also does a great job of staying low and relying on good technique to make plays. He’s not the strongest or most athletic guy out there, but he continues to find ways to generate pressure and plug up rushing lanes.

With someone like Thomas, the Chiefs could continue to upgrade what is already a formidable defense.

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