Clayton Thorson was drafted No. 167 overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2019 NFL Draft out of Northwestern. No regular-season snaps on record.
2019 NFL Draft · Rd 5, Pick 29 · #167 overall
Clayton Thorson Northwestern Draft
Clayton Thorson was drafted No. 167 overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2019 NFL Draft out of Northwestern. No regular-season snaps on record.
- Overall pick
- #167
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 2019
The pick
How Clayton Thorson came off the board in 2019.
- Position
- Quarterback QB
- Measurables
- 6'4" · 222 lbs
- Hometown
- Wheaton, IL
- Pre-draft board
- No. 138 prospect65.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
No regular-season snaps on record.
No regular-season career on record yet.
Games, starts, and approximate value appear here once the season data lands.
See the rest of the 2019 classAround pick 167
Who came off the board on either side of Clayton Thorson.
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About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Clayton Thorson in the 2019 NFL Draft
Clayton Thorson is a Quarterback out of Northwestern selected No. 167 overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2019 NFL Draft. No regular-season snaps on record. Northwestern has produced 63 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 Clayton Thorson drafted?
Clayton Thorson was selected No. 167 overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2019 NFL Draft (Rd 5, Pick 29). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2019/clayton-thorson.
What college did Clayton Thorson play for?
Clayton Thorson played college football at Northwestern in the Big Ten. See every Northwestern draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/northwestern-wildcats.
How did Clayton Thorson's NFL career turn out?
No regular-season snaps on record. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2019/clayton-thorson.