David Thornton (American football)

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David Thornton

No. 50
Outside linebacker
Personal information
Date of birth: November 1, 1978 (1978-11-01) (age 33)
Place of birth: Goldsboro, North Carolina
Height: 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)	Weight: 225 lb (102 kg)
Career information
College: North Carolina
NFL Draft: 2002 / Round: 4 / Pick: 106
Debuted in 2002 for the Indianapolis Colts
Career history
Indianapolis Colts (2002-2005) Tennessee Titans (2006-2011)
Career highlights and awards
N/A
Stats at NFL.com

David Dontay Thornton (born November 1, 1978 in Goldsboro, North Carolina) is a former outside linebacker for the Indianapolis Colts and Tennessee Titans of the National Football League.

College career

North Carolina

Thornton played college football at the University of North Carolina where he was team-mates with Julius Peppers, and Ryan Sims. Originally a walk-on, Thornton's play eventually earned him a scholarship. In his senior year, Thornton was named second team All-ACC and team MVP.

Professional career

Indianapolis Colts

Thornton was drafted in the fourth round in the 2002 NFL Draft by the Indianapolis Colts. Thornton best season came in 2003 when he led the Colts with 145 tackles and made two interceptions. In the 2005 season Thornton made 83 tackles and two quarterback sacks.

Tennessee Titans

He became an unrestricted free agent and signed a five-year deal with the Titans on March 13, 2006 [1]. He retired on August 5, 2011.

Persondata
Name	Thornton, David
Alternative names
Short description	American football player
Date of birth	November 1, 1978
Place of birth	Goldsboro, North Carolina
Date of death
Place of death