David Thornton (American football)

David Thornton
Indianapolis Colts
TitleVice president of player engagement
Personal information
Born (1978-11-01) November 1, 1978
Goldsboro, North Carolina, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Listed weight225 lb (102 kg)
Career information
High schoolGoldsboro
CollegeNorth Carolina
NFL draft2002: 4th round, 106th overall pick
Career history
Playing
Operations
  • Indianapolis Colts (20122022)
    Director of player engagement
  • Indianapolis Colts (2023-present)
    Vice president of player engagement
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles736
Sacks5
Forced fumbles10
Fumble recoveries1
Interceptions5
Stats at Pro Football Reference

David Dontay Thornton (born November 1, 1978) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker for the Indianapolis Colts and Tennessee Titans of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the North Carolina Tar Heels. In 2012, Thornton joined the Colts as the director of player engagement.