Stanford's Thomas outshines Trubisky in battle of future first-round picks
Posted Dec 30, 2016
If the NFL scouts attending Friday's Sun Bowl entered the game talking about UNC quarterback Mitch Trubisky, they left instead raving about Stanford defensive lineman Solomon Thomas, who overshadowed the projected top-five pick, earning MVP honors with seven tackles, including the sack in the final seconds to preserve a dramatic 25-23 win for the Cardinal.
(CBS Sports)
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