NT · Minnesota Vikings
John Thornton
Age 56 · 191 cm (6'3") · 137 kg · Born Jun 28, 1969 · Cincinnati
NFL career
1991
debut year
1993
last season
3
seasons
—
jersey
College: Cincinnati
1999 NFL Draft
Rd 2
round
#52
overall pick
TEN
drafted by
Other "Thornton" players in NFL history
Different players, same surname — ordered by most recent.
Career badges
Retired
External profiles
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1999 NFL Draft · Round 2 class
Other players selected in the same round.
#32
#32
#32
#33
#34
#35
#36
#37
#38
#39
#40
#41
Kevin Johnson
DT · CLE
#32
Kevin Johnson
WR · CLE
#32
Kevin Johnson
CB · CLE
#33
Charles Fisher
CB · CIN
#34
Chris Terry
OT · CAR
#35
Barry Gardner
LB · PHI
#36
Mike Peterson
OLB · IND
#37
Jon Jansen
OT · WAS
#38
Mike Rucker
DE · CAR
#39
J.J. Johnson
RB · MIA
#40
Tony Bryant
DE · OAK
#41
Dre' Bly
CB · STL
NT peers of the era
Other NTs who debuted within five seasons of John Thornton.
Chuck Klingbeil
Debut 1991 · Dolphins
Ernie Logan
Debut 1991 · #93 · Jets
Esera Tuaolo
Debut 1991 · #98 · Panthers
Irvin Clark
Debut 1991 · Buccaneers
Keith Traylor
Debut 1991 · #94 · Dolphins
Odell Haggins
Debut 1991 · Bills
Russell Maryland
Debut 1991 · #67 · Packers
Ted Washington
Debut 1991 · #92 · Browns