Khyri Thornton was drafted No. 85 overall by the Green Bay Packers in the 2014 NFL Draft out of Southern Mississippi. 23 regular-season games · 3 career approximate value
2014 NFL Draft · Rd 3, Pick 21 · #85 overall
Khyri Thornton Southern Mississippi Draft
Khyri Thornton was drafted No. 85 overall by the Green Bay Packers in the 2014 NFL Draft out of Southern Mississippi. 23 regular-season games · 3 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #85
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 2014
- NFL games
- 23
- Career AV
- 329th at Southern Mississippi
The pick
How Khyri Thornton came off the board in 2014.
- Position
- Defensive tackle DT
- Measurables
- 6'3" · 304 lbs
- Hometown
- Panama City, FL
- Pre-draft board
- No. 149 prospect57.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
23 regular-season games · 3 career approximate value
- Games played
- 23
- Career approximate value
- 329th among Southern Mississippi picks
- Final season
- 20173 years after the draft
Around pick 85
Who came off the board on either side of Khyri Thornton.
Notre Dame
North Carolina
Oregon
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About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Khyri Thornton in the 2014 NFL Draft
Khyri Thornton is a Defensive tackle out of Southern Mississippi selected No. 85 overall by the Green Bay Packers in the 2014 NFL Draft. 23 regular-season games · 3 career approximate value Southern Mississippi has produced 58 NFL draft picks since 1981.
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 Khyri Thornton drafted?
Khyri Thornton was selected No. 85 overall by the Green Bay Packers in the 2014 NFL Draft (Rd 3, Pick 21). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2014/khyri-thornton.
What college did Khyri Thornton play for?
Khyri Thornton played college football at Southern Mississippi in the Conference USA. See every Southern Mississippi draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/southernmississippi.
How did Khyri Thornton's NFL career turn out?
23 regular-season games · 3 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2014/khyri-thornton.