Thornton Chandler was drafted No. 140 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1986 NFL Draft out of Alabama. 49 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 1 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #140
- Round
- 6
- Draft class
- 1986
- NFL games
- 49
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 1187th at Alabama
The pick
How Thornton Chandler came off the board in 1986.
- Position
- Tight end TE
- College
-
Alabama
SEC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
49 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 1 career approximate value
- Games played
- 49
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 1187th among Alabama picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1100% of career value
- Final season
- 19893 years after the draft
Around pick 140
Who came off the board on either side of Thornton Chandler.
Oregon
Colorado College
South Carolina
Youngstown State
Alabama in the 1986 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other TE picks from Alabama
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Thornton Chandler in the 1986 NFL Draft
Thornton Chandler is a Tight end out of Alabama selected No. 140 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1986 NFL Draft. 49 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 1 career approximate value Alabama has produced 263 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Thornton Chandler drafted?
Thornton Chandler was selected No. 140 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1986 NFL Draft (Rd 6). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1986/thornton-chandler.
What college did Thornton Chandler play for?
Thornton Chandler played college football at Alabama in the SEC. See every Alabama draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/alabama-crimson-tide.
How did Thornton Chandler's NFL career turn out?
49 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 1 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1986/thornton-chandler.