Solomon Thomas was drafted No. 3 overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 2017 NFL Draft out of Stanford. 131 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 21 career approximate value
2017 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 3 · #3 overall
Solomon Thomas Stanford Draft
Solomon Thomas was drafted No. 3 overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 2017 NFL Draft out of Stanford. 131 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 21 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #3
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2017
- NFL games
- 131
- Years as starter
- 2
- Career AV
- 2139th at Stanford
The pick
How Solomon Thomas came off the board in 2017.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- College
-
Stanford
Pac-12 at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'3" · 273 lbs
- Hometown
- Coppell, TX
- Pre-draft board
- No. 3 prospect94.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
131 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 21 career approximate value
- Games played
- 131
- Seasons as a starter
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 2139th among Stanford picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1571% of career value
- Final season
- 20258 years after the draft
Around pick 3
Who came off the board on either side of Solomon Thomas.
Texas A&M · 5× All-Pro · 7× Pro Bowl
North Carolina · 1× Pro Bowl
LSU
Western Michigan
Stanford in the 2017 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DE picks from Stanford
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Solomon Thomas in the 2017 NFL Draft
Solomon Thomas is a Defensive end out of Stanford selected No. 3 overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 2017 NFL Draft. 131 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 21 career approximate value Stanford has produced 149 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Solomon Thomas drafted?
Solomon Thomas was selected No. 3 overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 2017 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 3). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2017/solomon-thomas.
What college did Solomon Thomas play for?
Solomon Thomas played college football at Stanford in the Pac-12. See every Stanford draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/stanford-cardinal.
How did Solomon Thomas's NFL career turn out?
131 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 21 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2017/solomon-thomas.