Career Timeline of Solomon Thomas: Major Achievements and Milestones

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 11, 2025

Discover the career path of Solomon Thomas, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Solomon Thomas is a professional American football defensive tackle currently playing for the Dallas Cowboys in the NFL. He was drafted third overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 2017 NFL Draft after playing college football at Stanford University. Thomas is known for his defensive capabilities and performance as a defensive tackle in professional football.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2015: Arik Armstead drafted to 49ers

Arik Armstead was drafted to the 49ers in 2015.

2015: Played first season with Stanford

In 2015, Solomon Thomas played in all 14 games for Stanford, starting six, and recorded 39 total tackles, 10.5 tackles-for-loss, and 3.5 sacks, earning an All-Pac-12 Conference honorable mention.

2016: DeForest Buckner drafted to 49ers

DeForest Buckner drafted to the 49ers in 2016.

March 23, 2017: Attended Stanford Pro Day

On March 23, 2017, Solomon Thomas attended Stanford's pro day, but opted to stand on his combine numbers and only performed positional drills.

July 28, 2017: Signed with 49ers

On July 28, 2017, Solomon Thomas signed a four-year, $28.14 million contract with the San Francisco 49ers, including an $18.61 million signing bonus.

2017: Declared for NFL Draft

Following the 2016 season, Solomon Thomas declared his intentions to enter the 2017 NFL draft.

2017: Drafted to the NFL

In 2017, Solomon Thomas was drafted third overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the NFL draft.

2018: Sister's Death and Founding of "The Defensive Line"

In 2018, Solomon Thomas's older sister died by suicide at the age of 24. Following this tragedy, he founded "The Defensive Line", a nonprofit organization dedicated to reducing youth suicide.