James Thornton (tight end)
James Michael Thornton (born February 8, 1965) is a former professional American football player who played tight end for seven seasons for the Chicago Bears, the New York Jets, and the Houston Oilers. He was given the nickname "RoboCop" because of his physique.[1] He was a fourth round draft selection by the Bears in the 1988 NFL Draft.[2] He played his high school career at Analy High School in Sebastopol, California.
| Born: | February 8, 1965 Santa Rosa, California, U.S. |
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| Career information | |
| Position(s) | Tight end |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) |
| Weight | 242 lb (110 kg) |
| College | Cal State Fullerton |
| NFL draft | 1988 / Round: 4 / Pick: 105 |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1988–1991 | Chicago Bears |
| 1993–1994 | New York Jets |
| 1995 | Houston Oilers |
References
- "Archives". Los Angeles Times.
- "1988 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved September 24, 2023.
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