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NFL Draft 2017: 10 Biggest Hits From First Round

By Jordan Luth

Sep 19, 2015; College Station, TX, USA; Texas A&M Aggies defensive lineman Myles Garrett (15) during the game against the Nevada Wolf Pack at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 19, 2015; College Station, TX, USA; Texas A&M Aggies defensive lineman Myles Garrett (15) during the game against the Nevada Wolf Pack at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
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42. . Defensive Tackle. San Francisco 49ers. Solomon Thomas. 5. player

This pick made a lot of sense for the 49ers. Solomon Thomas was basically in their back yard during his time at Stanford, where he became one of the best defensive linemen in the country.

The 49ers took defensive linemen in the first round of the last two drafts and did that again this year. It obvious that the 49ers are building up their defensive line and Solomon Thomas will could be an anchor for many years. He had eight sacks and a forced fumble last year at Stanford.

The 49ers will look to get that type of production out of Thomas right from the start. He shouldn’t have a problem fitting in. He has an NFL body and is ready to make an impact.

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