TYLER THORNTON #5 Free Safety OF AZUSA PACIFIC UNIVERSITY
2014 (Senior) A nominee and finalist for the Cliff Harris Award, which is presented to the top defensive player in the country competing with over 5000 defensive players in Division II, III & NAIA colleges and universities. Tyler Thornton Played injured most of the 2014 season & still managed to stay relevant & make meaningful contributions to help the earn team BACK to BACK GNAC Conference Championship with a 10-1 season.
At the conclusion of 2014 season Thornton tallied over 266 career tackles ranking him 2nd in GNAC history (career total 284) & his 11 career INT ranks him 3rd GNAC history. The GNAC was founded in 2001. Thornton has played every defensive position on team with the except DL.
Tyler Thornton finished the 2014 season at Free Safety with:
67 total tackles, 4 INT, 6 pass breakups 3 forced fumbles
2014 College Gridiron NFL Watch list
2014 All-GNAC first team defense.
2015 NFL Draft Diamonds prospect list