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2017 NFL Mock Draft: First-Round Projections after Week 13

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 /

32. player. 123. . DE. Stanford. Solomon Thomas

The Dallas Cowboys officially look like the most intimidating team in football. However, their defense is still far from a finished product, and they could use some help on their defensive line.

Stanford’s Solomon Thomas might fit best as a 3-4 defensive end in the NFL due to his 6’3”, 273-pound frame. However, Thomas is explosive enough that a move to a 4-3 DE might not be out of the question.

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Thomas does a great job of getting out of his stance and staying low to maintain leverage against offensive linemen. Training as a boxer this offseason, Thomas has also developed some extremely violent hands to disengage and make plays in the backfield.

The Cowboys have struggled to find a reliable option at defensive end, but Thomas could wind up being that guy for them.

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