Reggie Thornton was drafted No. 116 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 1990 NFL Draft out of Bowling Green. 6 regular-season games
- Overall pick
- #116
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 1990
- NFL games
- 6
The pick
How Reggie Thornton came off the board in 1990.
- Position
- Wide receiver WR
- College
-
Bowling Green
MAC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
6 regular-season games
- Games played
- 6
- Final season
- 19933 years after the draft
Around pick 116
Who came off the board on either side of Reggie Thornton.
Indiana
Stephen F. Austin · 1× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl
Oregon State
Colorado College
Bowling Green in the 1990 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other WR picks from Bowling Green
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Reggie Thornton in the 1990 NFL Draft
Reggie Thornton is a Wide receiver out of Bowling Green selected No. 116 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 1990 NFL Draft. 6 regular-season games Bowling Green has produced 19 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 Reggie Thornton drafted?
Reggie Thornton was selected No. 116 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 1990 NFL Draft (Rd 5). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1990/reggie-thornton.
What college did Reggie Thornton play for?
Reggie Thornton played college football at Bowling Green in the MAC. See every Bowling Green draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/bowling-green-falcons.
How did Reggie Thornton's NFL career turn out?
6 regular-season games Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1990/reggie-thornton.