John Thierry

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John Thierry
Date of birth: September 4, 1971 (1971-09-04) (age 36)
Place of birth: Flag of the United States Houston, Texas
Career information
Position(s): Defensive End
Height: 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight: 263 lb (119 kg)
College: Alcorn State
NFL Draft: 1994 / Round: 1 / Pick: 11
Organizations
 As player:
1994-1998
1999
2000-2001
2002
Chicago Bears
Cleveland Browns
Green Bay Packers
Atlanta Falcons
Stats at DatabaseFootball.com

John Thierry (born September 9, 1971 in Houston, Texas) is a former professional American football player who was selected by the Chicago Bears in the 1st round (11th overall pick) of the 1994 NFL Draft. A 6' 4", 263 lb defensive end from Alcorn State University, Thierry played in 9 NFL seasons from 1994-2002. His best pro years may have been as a member of the Chicago Bears.

Was selected 2nd in the 1999 Cleveland Browns expansion draft, following Jim Pyne. Finished his career with the Atlanta Falcons after recurring shoulder injuries[1]

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Preceded by
Curtis Conway
Bears 1st round draft pick
1994
Succeeded by
Rashaan Salaam