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    David Thornton

    DavidThornton

    • Linebacker
    • Birthdate
      1/11/1978
    • College
      North Carolina
    • Draft Info
      2002: Rd 4, Pk 106 (IND)
    • Birthplace
      Goldsboro, NC

    Stats

    • SOLO
      562
    • SACK
      5
    • FF
      10
    • INT
      5
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