John Thierry was drafted No. 11 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 1994 NFL Draft out of Alcorn State. 131 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 33 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #11
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1994
- NFL games
- 131
- Years as starter
- 6
- Career AV
- 337th at Alcorn State
The pick
How John Thierry came off the board in 1994.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- College
-
Alcorn State
SWAC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
131 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 33 career approximate value
- Games played
- 131
- Seasons as a starter
- 6
- Career approximate value
- 337th among Alcorn State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1442% of career value
- Final season
- 20028 years after the draft
Around pick 11
Who came off the board on either side of John Thierry.
Alabama
UCLA · 1× All-Pro · 1× Pro Bowl
Texas A&M · 3× Pro Bowl
Louisville · 2× Pro Bowl
Other DE picks from Alcorn State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
John Thierry in the 1994 NFL Draft
John Thierry is a Defensive end out of Alcorn State selected No. 11 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 1994 NFL Draft. 131 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 33 career approximate value Alcorn State has produced 16 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 John Thierry drafted?
John Thierry was selected No. 11 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 1994 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1994/john-thierry.
What college did John Thierry play for?
John Thierry played college football at Alcorn State in the SWAC. See every Alcorn State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/alcorn-state-braves.
How did John Thierry's NFL career turn out?
131 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 33 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1994/john-thierry.