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Tyquan Thornton

Tyquan Thornton is a professional American football wide receiver currently playing for the Kansas City Chiefs in the NFL. He was drafted by the New England Patriots in the second round of the 2022 NFL Draft after playing college football at Baylor University. Thornton is known for his speed and potential as a receiving threat in the NFL.


August 7, 2000: Tyquan Thornton Born

On August 7, 2000, Tyquan Thornton, an American professional football wide receiver, was born.

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2018: Attended Baylor

In 2018, Tyquan Thornton began attending Baylor, where he played college football.

September 1, 2022: Placed on Injured Reserve

On September 1, 2022, Tyquan Thornton was placed on injured reserve after suffering a fractured clavicle in the preseason.

October 8, 2022: Activated from Injured Reserve

On October 8, 2022, Tyquan Thornton was activated from injured reserve.

2022: Ended Baylor Career

In 2022, Tyquan Thornton ended his career at Baylor with 143 receptions for 2,242 yards and 19 touchdowns.

2022: Drafted into NFL

In 2022, Tyquan Thornton was drafted by the New England Patriots in the second round of the NFL draft.

2022: NFL Combine Performance

In 2022, at the NFL Combine, Tyquan Thornton ran an official 4.28 in the 40-yard dash, the third fastest in the combine.

August 31, 2023: Placed on Injured Reserve

On August 31, 2023, Tyquan Thornton was placed on injured reserve.

November 16, 2024: Waived by Patriots

On November 16, 2024, Tyquan Thornton was waived by the New England Patriots.

November 19, 2024: Signed to Chiefs Practice Squad

On November 19, 2024, Tyquan Thornton was signed to the Kansas City Chiefs practice squad.

February 11, 2025: Signed Reserve/Future Contract

On February 11, 2025, Tyquan Thornton signed a reserve/future contract with the Kansas City Chiefs.