About Josh Thornhill
Born 1980. Josh Thornhill is an American american football player.
Josh Thornhill (born January 19, 1980) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL) in 2002. He played college football for the Michigan State Spartans.
Thornhill was a four-year starter at Michigan State University, where he was awarded the Big Ten Medal of Honor in 2002. After going undrafted in the 2002 NFL draft, Thornhill joined the Detroit Lions in training camp. He was signed to an NFL deal and placed on the active roster on September 28. Thornhill appeared in seven games that season.
During the Lions' 2003 mini-camp, Thornhill suffered a stress fracture in his foot that left him unable to play for over a month. He was released on July 23.
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American football player
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Josh Thornhill was born on 19 January 1980 in Lansing.
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Josh Thornhill is an american football player.
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Josh Thornhill is American.
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