David Thornton

Indianapolis Colts 106th overall

OLB · North Carolina

David Thornton is a linebacker who played college football at North Carolina. He was selected by the Indianapolis Colts in the 4th round (106th overall pick) of the 2002 NFL Draft. He recorded 5.0 career sacks across 121 NFL games.

Draft Details

Year

2002

Round

Round 4

Pick

106th overall

Team

Indianapolis Colts

Position

OLB

College

North Carolina

Draft Class Context

David Thornton was the 6th of 7 OLBs selected in the 2002 draft. The 106th overall pick has been used 59 times in draft history. North Carolina had 6 players drafted in 2002, among them Julius Peppers and Ryan Sims. Career statistics for him are not currently held in this database; coverage is thinner for earlier draft classes.