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2017 NFL Draft: First-Round Mock for All 32 Teams

By Akash Anavarathan

Sep 19, 2015; College Station, TX, USA; Texas A&M Aggies defensive lineman Myles Garrett (15) reacts after a play during the second quarter 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) reacts after a play during the second quarter against the Nevada Wolf Pack at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jul 15, 2016; Hollywood, CA, USA; Stanford Cardinal defensive end Solomon Thomas poses during Pac-12 media day at Hollywood & Highland. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 15, 2016; Hollywood, CA, USA; Stanford Cardinal defensive end Solomon Thomas poses during Pac-12 media day at Hollywood & Highland. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

With the departure of DE Kony Ealy, the Panthers will look to address the position early in this NFL Draft with the defensive talent this year. Solomon Thomas was a stud at Stanford and has been rising up draft boards since the NFL Scouting Combine. Although I considered running back given their need, Leonard Fournette isn’t lasting past the Jaguars and Christian McCaffrey doesn’t seem like a fit. Thomas can come in and be an immediate impact player along the defensive line, either rushing the passer or stopping the run.. Defensive End. Stanford. Solomon Thomas. 8. player. 87