Cedric Thornton

Rumors heating up on him heading to Seattle. DT who is great against the run.

And only 27 years old.

Cedric Thornton is an American football defensive end for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League. He was signed by the Eagles as an undrafted free agent in 2011. He played college football for Southern Arkansas. Wikipedia

Born: June 21, 1988 (age 27), Star City, AR

Height: 6′ 4″

40 yard dash time: 5.26 seconds

Weight: 309 lbs

Education: Southern Arkansas University

Current team: Philadelphia Eagles (#72 / Defensive tackle)

Mediocre stats:

http://www.nfl.com/player/cedricthornto ... 56/profile

Stories on his free agency:

"Thornton, 27, is 6'4, 309 pounds and would likely project as a run-stuffing defensive tackle with the potential for a little bonus as an interior pass rusher. He played in a two-gap 3-4 in Philly, so it's kind of tough to know how that transition would go."

"Per ESPN's Sheil Kapadia,who covered the Eagles for years,

His strength is as a run defender, and Thornton consistently plays with a high motor. He would likely compete for a starting job on the interior with the Seahawks"

"Steve Palazzolo ‎@PFF_Steve (Anybody know who tis guy is?)

With regard to role, production, and athleticism, there may not be a better comp in the draft than A'Shawn Robinson/Cedric Thornton

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http://www.fieldgulls.com/2016/3/9/1118 ... wks-eagles

http://www.bleedinggreennation.com/2016 ... ensive-end

http://www.nj.com/eagles/index.ssf/2016 ... c_tho.html

From the 2011 combine

STRENGTHS Thornton has a large frame and a quick first step. Possesses the range to make plays outside of the tackle box. Delivers an effective initial punch and has long arms to keep blockers at bay. Flashes a powerful bull rush and the burst to get after the quarterback.


HEIGHT: 6'3"

ARM LENGTH: 33 5/8"

WEIGHT: 309LBS.

HANDS: 10"

http://www.nfl.com/combine/profiles/ced ... id=2495356

Cedric Thornton leads all 3-4 DEs with a run stop on 13.3% of his run defense snaps. 2nd JJ Watt (12.1%) & 3rd Ahtyba Rubin (11.8%)

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I like this. Sounds like he is willing to bet on himself and sign a cheap prove it deal. Thornton could very well be this year Ahtyba Rubin.