George Thornton (American football)

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George Thornton
No. 93, 79
Position Defensive tackle
Personal information
Born (1968-04-27) April 27, 1968 (age 57)
Montgomery, Alabama, U.S.
Height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight300 lb (136 kg)
Career information
High school Jefferson Davis (Montgomery)
College Alabama
NFL draft 1991: 2nd round, 36th overall pick
Career history
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics
Games37
Sacks 2
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George Renardo Thornton (born April 27, 1968) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Alabama Crimson Tide and was selected by the San Diego Chargers in the second round of the 1991 NFL draft with the 36th overall pick. [1] He played three years for the Chargers and New York Giants. On October 14, 1993, he suffered a minor stroke which ended his career. [2]

Thornton attended Jeff Davis High School in Montgomery, Alabama. At the University of Alabama, he was an All-SEC defensive end in 1990. He is married to Tawanna and they have a son, George Jr. and a daughter, Georvauna Tene' (deceased).

References

  1. "1991 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 7, 2023.
  2. Freeman, Mike (October 14, 1993). "PRO FOOTBALL; Giants' Thornton Has Mild Stroke". New York Times. Retrieved October 28, 2013.