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2013 NFL Draft: Colts Select OG Hugh Thornton From Illinois With No. 86 Pick In Round Three
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April 26, 2013
Grigson: Colts targeted Thornton
If you believe G.M. Ryan Grigson, Hugh Thornton was his target from the beginning of the second day of the draft.
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April 26, 2013
OG Hugh Thornton is a good player for Colts
Illinois offensive guard Hugh Thornton is a good player. Don't focus on the players that the Colts didn't take, focus on the one that they did. And he's a pretty impressive guard with a pretty crazy story. He could help the Colts.
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April 26, 2013
Grigson wants 'a cauldron of competition' at oline
Colts general manager Ryan Grigson does not seem to be the kind of person who will just draft or sign a player and plug him in to a spot.
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April 26, 2013
Thornton was viewed as a "sleeper" pre-draft
Not to many Colts fans probably knew who Hugh Thornton was until Indianapolis selected him with the No. 86 overall pick in the 2013 NFL Draft. However, just because he isn't a "name" doesn't mean he stinks.
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April 26, 2013
Colts take OG High Thorton at pick No. 86
Colts opt to continue rebuilding their offensive line this offseason, selecting the 320 lb. Thornton in the third round.