David Thornton
Indianapolis Colts
Position:Director of player engagement
Personal information
Born: (1978-11-01) November 1, 1978
Goldsboro, North Carolina, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:225 lb (102 kg)
Career information
High school:Goldsboro
College:North Carolina
NFL Draft:2002 / Round: 4 / Pick: 106
Career history
As a player:
As an executive:
  • Indianapolis Colts (2012–present)
    Director of player engagement
Career NFL statistics
Tackles:728
Sacks:5.0
Interceptions:5
Player stats at NFL.com

David Dontay Thornton (born November 1, 1978) is a former linebacker for the Indianapolis Colts and Tennessee Titans of the National Football League (NFL). In 2012 Thornton joined the Colts as the director of player engagement.

College career

Thornton played college football at the University of North Carolina where he was teammates 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.[1] 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 . After missing the 2010 season due to a hip injury, he retired on August 5, 2011.[2]

NFL career statistics

Regular season Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
Year Team GP GS Comb Solo Ast Sck PDef Int Yds Avg Lng TD FF FR TD
2002IND 150453690.01 000.00.00000
2003IND 1616145112331.05232.02.00000
2004IND 16159471230.01155.05.00200
2005IND 16168361222.01000.000200
2006TEN 161310987220.05000.000200
2007TEN 161612293291.06000.000010
2008TEN 15157860180.06000.000200
2009TEN 11116046141.00000.000100
2010TEN Did not play due to injury
Career 1211027365661705.0 25382.55.00 810

Personal life

In 2012, he became the director of player engagement with the Colts. In 2023, he was promoted to Vice President of Player Engagement with the Colts.[3]

References

  1. "2002 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2023-03-18.
  2. "Ex-Titans LB Thornton retires after 9 seasons". ESPN.com. 2011-08-05. Retrieved 2020-01-31.
  3. "David Thornton Uses His NFL Experience to Help Players on and off the Field".


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