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2017 NFL Mock Draft: The Scouting Combine Effect

By Carl Cockerham

Mar 4, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Texas A&M defensive end Myles Garrett speaks to the media during the 2017 combine at Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 4, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Texas A&M defensive end Myles Garrett speaks to the media during the 2017 combine at Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 15, 2016; South Bend, IN, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback DeShone Kizer (14) attempts to pass the ball after being sacked by Stanford Cardinal defensive end Solomon Thomas (90) on the final play of the game in the fourth quarter at Notre Dame Stadium. Stanford won 17-10. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 15, 2016; South Bend, IN, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback DeShone Kizer (14) attempts to pass the ball after being sacked by Stanford Cardinal defensive end Solomon Thomas (90) on the final play of the game in the fourth quarter at Notre Dame Stadium. Stanford won 17-10. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports /

56. The Cincinnati Bengals had a bad year last year but it wasn’t because of their offense. It’s not the same without WRs Marvin Jones and Mohamed Sanu but it was good enough. QB Andy Dalton and WR A.J. Green were still there making their share of big plays throughout. <p>The defense wasn’t quite up to snuff in 2016 as the front-seven had their issues. The Bengals weren’t too good at stopping the run or getting after the passer last year. The Bengals have two good QBs in their division so an edge rusher is a good idea here.</p><div class=. DE. Stanford. Solomon Thomas. 9. player

.Solomon Thomas would get the job done with his explosive first step, power, and ability to bend. He also has a nonstop motor and will chase the ball until he or someone makes the play. Having a guy like Solomon in your building makes your team better immediately.

At 6’3″, 273 pounds, Thomas showed exactly why he was as dominant as he was at Stanford. He did 30 reps of 225 and showed that first step while running a 4.69 40. He can rush from inside or out so the Bengals could move up the AFC North standings with this pick.

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Solomon Thomas

DE, Stanford

Cincinnati Bengals
Cincinnati Bengals /

The Cincinnati Bengals had a bad year last year but it wasn’t because of their offense. It’s not the same without WRs Marvin Jones and Mohamed Sanu but it was good enough. QB Andy Dalton and WR A.J. Green were still there making their share of big plays throughout.

The defense wasn’t quite up to snuff in 2016 as the front-seven had their issues. The Bengals weren’t too good at stopping the run or getting after the passer last year. The Bengals have two good QBs in their division so an edge rusher is a good idea here.

.Solomon Thomas would get the job done with his explosive first step, power, and ability to bend. He also has a nonstop motor and will chase the ball until he or someone makes the play. Having a guy like Solomon in your building makes your team better immediately.

At 6’3″, 273 pounds, Thomas showed exactly why he was as dominant as he was at Stanford. He did 30 reps of 225 and showed that first step while running a 4.69 40. He can rush from inside or out so the Bengals could move up the AFC North standings with this pick.

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