Combine Results
Grade
57.0 ?5.00 SEC
Top Performer34 REPS
Top Performer35.0 INCH
Top Performer124.0 INCH
Top Performer7.17 SEC
Top Performer4.25 SEC
Top Performer
Blue Star = Combine Top Performer
Draft Analysis:
Bucky Brooks' take: Solomon is a high-motor edge player with the quickness to create pressure off the edges. If he can find a way to generate consistent production as a situational rusher, Solomon could crack the Titans' eight-man rotation along the defensive line.
- 6'3" Height
- 31 5/8" Arm Length
- 262LBS. Weight
- 9 1/2" Hands
Overview
Solomon is the type of player NFL teams would love to have roaming among their front seven, not necessarily for his natural ability, but because of the obvious competitive spirit he brings to a defense. He has been a four-year starter for Rice -- after a medical redshirt year, he came back from a foot injury with a slight hitch, but displayed the same motor that made him a prospect in the first place. He has fifth- or sixth-round value based on his productivity and hopes that he continues to recover from a lingering foot issue.
Analysis
Weaknesses
Solomon can be completely neutralized by double teams. His motor doesn't translate well when he needs it to overcome stronger opponents -- despite his effort, he can just get overpowered. He has struggled with lingering effects of a foot injury that caused him to miss an entire season, which doesn't help considering he wasn't the best athlete before the injury.
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| Grade | Title | Draft (Round) | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 96-100 | Future Hall of Famer | Top Pick | A once-in-a-generation type prospect who could change how his position is played |
| 85-95 | Immediate Starter | 1st | An impact player with the ability/intangibles to become a Pro Bowl player. Expect to start immediately except in a unique situation (i.e. behind a veteran starter). |
| 70-84 | Eventual Starter | 2nd-3rd | A quality player who will contribute to the team early on and is expected to develop into a starter. A reliable player who brings value to the position. |
| 50-69 | Draftable Player | 4th-7th | A prospect with the ability to make team as a backup/role player. Needs to be a special teams contributor at applicable positions. Players in the high range of this category might have long-term potential. |
| 20-49 | Free Agent | UDFA | A player with solid measurables, intangibles, college achievements, or a developing skill that warrants an opportunity in an NFL camp. In the right situation, he could earn a place on a 53-man roster, but most likely will be a practice squad player or a camp body. |
