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Indianapolis Colts Seven-Round Post-Combine Mock Draft

By Kyle Nishida

Mar 1, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard speaks to the media during the 2017 NFL Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 1, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard speaks to the media during the 2017 NFL Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 5, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Stanford Cardinal defensive lineman Solomon Thomas participates in a workout drill during the 2017 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /

Round 1: Solomon Thomas, DE, Stanford (6-foot-3, 273 pounds)

Today’s NFL is centered around the quarterback. A team needs a quarterback to win games while opponents need dynamic pass rushers to make quarterbacks uncomfortable.

While the Colts have solidified the quarterback position with Andrew Luck. They have no one to pressure opposing quarterbacks. Solomon Thomas would be a great pass rusher to build around.

The redshirt sophomore he recorded 62 tackles, 15.0 tackles for loss, 8.0 sacks, a forced fumble, and 2 fumble recoveries in his final season at Stanford. He earned numerous accolades as a result (Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Year, All-Pac 12 1st-Team, & AP All-American Third Team).

Thomas’ size makes him a prime candidate to be a defensive lineman. However, he has absurd speed and quickness. This is him quickly sacking potential first round pick Mitch Trubisky.

While people suggest he is best suited to a 4-3 defensive scheme, Thomas disagrees. In fact, he is not into being called a “4-3” or “3-4” guy.

The Colts have shown interest in Thomas as they met with the 21-year-old prospect during the NFL Combine. Obviously, they believe he can fit anywhere in their defensive scheme.

If they draft him, Thomas will probably start off as a 3-4 defensive end for Indianapolis. Then, the Colts can work morph him into an outside linebacker at their own pace, if they want to.

Overall, the Colts have not had a player like Thomas since Robert Mathis in 2014. He is definitely worth taking midway through the first round.

There is a possibility Thomas may not be available for the Colts to select with the 15th overall pick. However, alternatives like Derek Barnett, Takkarist McKinley and Taco Charlton could be available.

With the pass rusher position addressed, the Colts will focus on on another area of their defense in the second round.

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