Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Juan Thornhill

Discover the career path of Juan Thornhill, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Juan Thornhill is a professional American football safety who currently plays in the NFL. He was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in 2019 after playing college football at the University of Virginia. He has also played for the Cleveland Browns and Pittsburgh Steelers. Thornhill is known for his performance as a safety in the NFL.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

May 14, 2019: Signing with Kansas City Chiefs

On May 14, 2019, Juan Thornhill signed a four-year, $4.64 million contract with the Kansas City Chiefs, including $1.79 million guaranteed and a $1.37 million signing bonus.

October 13, 2019: First Career Interception

On October 13, 2019, Juan Thornhill made four solo tackles, a pass deflection, and had his first career interception off a pass thrown by Deshaun Watson to Keke Coutee during a game against the Houston Texans.

December 1, 2019: Interception against the Oakland Raiders

On December 1, 2019, Juan Thornhill recorded four combined tackles, broke up a pass, and intercepted a pass by Derek Carr intended for Tyrell Williams. He returned the interception for 46 yards during the Chiefs' 40-9 victory over the Oakland Raiders.

February 2, 2020: Super Bowl LIV Victory

On February 2, 2020, the Kansas City Chiefs defeated the San Francisco 49ers 31–20 in Super Bowl LIV, earning Juan Thornhill his first Super Bowl ring.

October 5, 2020: Interception against the New England Patriots

On October 5, 2020, Juan Thornhill registered a season-high six solo tackles, broke up a pass, and had his first and only interception of the season on a pass by Brian Hoyer to Ryan Izzo during a 26–10 win against the New England Patriots.

January 17, 2021: First Career Postseason Game

On January 17, 2021, Juan Thornhill appeared in his first career postseason game, recording one tackle and a pass deflection during a 22–17 victory against the Cleveland Browns in the Divisional Round.

February 7, 2021: Super Bowl LV Appearance

On February 7, 2021, Juan Thornhill helped the Chiefs reach Super Bowl LV, but was limited to one solo tackle, as the Kansas City Chiefs lost 31–9 to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

December 5, 2021: Interception against the Denver Broncos

On December 5, 2021, Juan Thornhill had six combined tackles, a pass deflection, and his only interception of the season on a pass by Teddy Bridgewater to Jerry Jeudy during a 9–22 win against the Denver Broncos.

January 30, 2022: AFC Championship Game

On January 30, 2022, Juan Thornhill started in the AFC Championship Game and made six combined tackles as the Chiefs lost 24–27 to the Cincinnati Bengals.

October 23, 2022: Interception against the San Francisco 49ers

On October 23, 2022, Juan Thornhill collected a season-high 11 combined tackles, one pass deflection, and intercepted a pass thrown by Brock Purdy to Jauan Jennings to seal a 44–23 win at the San Francisco 49ers.

January 21, 2023: Divisional Round Win Against the Jacksonville Jaguars

On January 21, 2023, Juan Thornhill made five combined tackles and two pass deflections during a 27–20 win against the Jacksonville Jaguars in the Divisional Round.

February 12, 2023: Super Bowl LVII Victory

On February 12, 2023, Juan Thornhill started at free safety in Super Bowl LVII and made five combined tackles and a pass deflection as the Chiefs defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 38–35, earning him his second Super Bowl ring.

March 16, 2023: Signing with the Cleveland Browns

On March 16, 2023, Juan Thornhill signed with the Cleveland Browns on a three-year, $21.00 million contract that includes $14.00 million guaranteed and $8.50 million guaranteed upon signing.