James Thornton

James Michael Thornton (born February 8, 1965) is a former professional American football player who played tight end for seven seasons for the Chicago Bears, the New York Jets, and the Houston Oilers. He was given the nickname "RoboCop" because of his physique. He was a fourth round draft selection by the Bears in the 1988 NFL Draft. He played his high school career at Analy High School in Sebastopol, California. References External links NRL.com player page 1965 births Living people American football tight ends Cal State Fullerton Titans football players Chicago Bears players Houston Oilers players New York Jets players People from Sebastopol, California Players of American football from Santa Rosa, California Analy High School alumni Brian Piccolo Award winners