Hugh Thornton was drafted No. 86 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 2013 NFL Draft out of Illinois College. 37 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 16 career approximate value
2013 NFL Draft · Rd 3, Pick 24 · #86 overall
Hugh Thornton Illinois College Draft
Hugh Thornton was drafted No. 86 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 2013 NFL Draft out of Illinois College. 37 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 16 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #86
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 2013
- NFL games
- 37
- Years as starter
- 3
- Career AV
- 1639th at Illinois College
The pick
How Hugh Thornton came off the board in 2013.
- Position
- Guard G
- Measurables
- 6'3" · 320 lbs
- Hometown
- Oberlin, OH
- Pre-draft board
- No. 113 prospect69.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
37 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 16 career approximate value
- Games played
- 37
- Seasons as a starter
- 3
- Career approximate value
- 1639th among Illinois College picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 16100% of career value
- Final season
- 20152 years after the draft
Around pick 86
Who came off the board on either side of Hugh Thornton.
Georgia
Florida · 1× Pro Bowl
Penn State
Auburn
Illinois College in the 2013 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other G picks from Illinois College
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Illinois College · 1× Pro Bowl
#221
Ted Karras
G · NE · 2016
Illinois College
#68
Jon Asamoah
G · KC · 2010
Illinois College
#104
Jim Juriga
G · DEN · 1986
Illinois College
#216
Nick Allegretti
G · KC · 2019
Illinois College
#69
Ken Blackman
G · CIN · 1996
Illinois College
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Hugh Thornton in the 2013 NFL Draft
Hugh Thornton is a Guard out of Illinois College selected No. 86 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 2013 NFL Draft. 37 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 16 career approximate value Illinois College has produced 120 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 Hugh Thornton drafted?
Hugh Thornton was selected No. 86 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 2013 NFL Draft (Rd 3, Pick 24). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2013/hugh-thornton.
What college did Hugh Thornton play for?
Hugh Thornton played college football at Illinois College in the Big Ten. See every Illinois College draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/illinois-college-blueboys.
How did Hugh Thornton's NFL career turn out?
37 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 16 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2013/hugh-thornton.