There are some matchups in the slot, mainly against quicker receivers, that could be problematic for Thornhill in man coverage but he has the physical traits to lineup with flexed tight ends and big-bodied possession receivers. He just can’t practice with the team while he’s on the PUP list. Thornhill is one of those rare free safeties and could be a very good value pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. Thornhill was selected by the Kansas City Chiefs in the second round (63rd overall) of the 2019 NFL Draft.
Thornhill’s performance at the NFL Combine catapulted him into the national NFL Draft discussion. Now make your pick.Women In Football: Briazja Wade Is Just Getting Started In LouisianaShould The NFL Move The Combine Out Of Indianapolis?
After a promising rookie season, Thornhill tore his ACL at the end of the regular season. Both players are proceeding in their rehab on schedule.Thornhill was a Chiefs second-round pick in the 2019 NFL Draft out of Virginia, the final pick used in the The Chiefs can turn to other safeties like Watts and the Thornhill had 58 total tackles and 3 interceptions for the Chiefs in his rookie campaign.Build your custom FanSided Daily email newsletter with news and analysis on Kansas City Chiefs and all your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and more.Your privacy is safe with us. A common theme among many draft prospects is that a lot of them not only played on both sides of the football in high school.
Thornhill is a fairly versatile safety that has the upside to start early in his NFL career.NFL Defensive Rookie Of The Year Race After Week 14Ten 2019 Rookie Positional Battles To Watch This SummerDraft Class Heroes: Dispelling Iowa Tight End NarrativesDraft Class Heroes: Mid-Late Round Running Backs Primed To Steal Show Again? 2021 NFL Draft Coverage ... #Texans CB Gareon Conley and Chiefs S Juan Thornhill among the players added to their teams' PUP list today. On May 14, 2019, he signed a four year rookie contract. The Texans placed Thornhill (knee) on the PUP list Friday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.