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Bruce Thornton is a former defensive tackle out of Illinois, selected by the Dallas Cowboys with the 219th overall pick (round 8) in the 1979 NFL Draft. His pro career included stints with the Dallas Cowboys, St. Louis Cardinals, Chicago Blitz and Denver Gold.
Draft Details
Bruce Thornton Career Stats
- All-USFL (1985)
Career Totals
| Sacks | Interceptions |
|---|---|
| 10.5 | 1 |
Career History
- Dallas Cowboys (1979–1981)
- St. Louis Cardinals (1982–1983)
- Chicago Blitz (1984)
- Denver Gold (1984–1985)
Born: Detroit, Michigan, U.S. · Height: 6-5
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Dallas Cowboys 1979 Draft Class
| Rd | Pick | Player | Pos | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27 | Robert Shaw | C | Tennessee |
| 2 | 55 | Aaron Mitchell | CB | UNLV |
| 3 | 76 | Doug Cosbie | TE | Santa Clara |
| 4 | 109 | Ralph DeLoach | DE | California |
| 5 | 121 | Bob Hukill | OG | North Carolina |
| 5 | 128 | Curtis Anderson | DE | Central State |
| 5 | 136 | Ron Springs | RB | Ohio State |
| 6 | 155 | Tim Lavender | DB | USC |
| 6 | 160 | Mike Salzano | OG | North Carolina |
| 6 | 164 | Chris DeFrance | WR | Arizona State |
| 7 | 191 | Greg Fitzpatrick | LB | Youngstown State |
| 9 | 247 | Garry Cobb | LB | USC |
| 10 | 274 | Mike Calhoun | DT | Notre Dame |
| 12 | 329 | Quentin Lowry | LB | Youngstown State |