David Thornton (American football)

David Thornton
Indianapolis Colts
Position:Director of player engagement
Personal information
Born: (1978-11-01) November 1, 1978 (age 46)
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 highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:736
Sacks:5.0
Forced fumbles:10
Fumble recoveries:1
Interceptions:5
Stats at Pro Football Reference

David Dontay Thornton (born November 1, 1978) is a former linebacker who played 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.