George Thornton (American football)

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.^[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]

George Thornton

No. 93, 79
Position:	Defensive tackle
Personal information
Born:	(1968-04-27) April 27, 1968 (age 57) Montgomery, Alabama, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:	300 lb (136 kg)
Career information
High school:	Jefferson Davis (Montgomery)
College:	Alabama
NFL draft:	1991: 2nd round, 36th pick
Career history
San Diego Chargers (1991–1992) New York Giants (1993)
Career highlights and awards
First-team All-SEC (1990)
Career NFL statistics
Games: 37 Sacks: 2 Stats at Pro Football Reference

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).