David Thornton (American football)

Total tackles:	736
Sacks:	5.0
Forced fumbles:	10
Fumble recoveries:	1
Interceptions:	5
	Stats at Pro Football Reference

David Thornton
Indianapolis Colts
Position:	Vice president of player engagement
Personal information
Born:	November 1, 1978; 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: 4th round, 106th pick
Career history
As a player:
	Indianapolis Colts (2002–2005); Tennessee Titans (2006–2010);
As a staff member / executive:
	Indianapolis Colts (2012–2022) ; Director of player engagement; Indianapolis Colts (2023-present); Vice president of player engagement;
Career highlights and awards
	Second-team All-ACC (2001);
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:
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 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.