Tyquan Thornton headshot
WR Kansas City Chiefs #2

Tyquan Thornton Bio, career timeline and draft history

Age
26
Height / weight
6'2", 185 lb
Experience
5th season
Drafted
2022 R2, #50

2026 Season

PPR PPG
5.6
Pos rank
WR73
Rostered
6%

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Tyquan Thornton Bio

Tyquan Thornton is a wide receiver for the Kansas City Chiefs, where he wears No. 2. Born August 7, 2000, in Miami, FL, he attended Booker T. Washington and played college football at Baylor.

The New England Patriots selected Thornton in round 2, pick 50, of the 2022 NFL Draft. Since then, Thornton joined the Kansas City Chiefs in 2025.

In 45 regular-season games since 2022, he has caught 64 passes for 931 yards and 5 touchdowns.

Career Timeline

2 stops with 2 teams in 5 seasons. Each block's width is the time he spent there.

Patriots2022–2024 New England Patriots
385rec yds, 39 rec, 2 TD · 28 games
Chiefs2025–now Kansas City Chiefs
546rec yds, 25 rec, 3 TD · 17 games
Regular-season receiving stats with each team. 2026 through Week 3.

What happened at each stop

Most recent first.

  1. Kansas City Chiefs Current team2025–present

    He was a rotational player, playing at least a quarter of the offensive snaps in 13 of 17 games.

  2. New England Patriots2022–2024

    Selected in round 2, pick 50, of the 2022 NFL Draft. He was a rotational player, playing at least a quarter of the offensive snaps in 21 of 28 games.

  3. College: Baylor

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Transactions

  1. Re-signedRe-signed with the Chiefs on a two-year, $11 million contract.
  2. Placed on IRPlaced on injured reserve by the Kansas City Chiefs.
  3. SignedSigned with the Kansas City Chiefs.
  4. SignedSigned with the Kansas City Chiefs.
  5. SignedSigned with the Kansas City Chiefs.
  6. ReleasedReleased by the New England Patriots.
  7. ActivatedActivated by the New England Patriots.
  8. Placed on IRPlaced on injured reserve by the New England Patriots.
  9. ActivatedActivated by the New England Patriots.
  10. Placed on IRPlaced on injured reserve by the New England Patriots.
  11. DraftedSelected by the New England Patriots in round 2, pick 50.

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About Tyquan Thornton: Bio FAQ

How old is Tyquan Thornton?

Tyquan Thornton is 26 years old. He was born on August 7, 2000. 2026 is his 5th NFL season.

How tall is Tyquan Thornton?

Tyquan Thornton is 6 feet 2 inches tall (6'2"), listed at 185 pounds, and plays wide receiver for the Kansas City Chiefs.

How much does Tyquan Thornton weigh?

Tyquan Thornton weighs 185 pounds, his listed weight on the Kansas City Chiefs roster. He is listed at 6'2".

What number does Tyquan Thornton wear?

Tyquan Thornton wears number 2 for the Kansas City Chiefs. He plays wide receiver.

What position does Tyquan Thornton play?

Tyquan Thornton plays wide receiver for the Kansas City Chiefs, wearing number 2. 2026 is his 5th season in the NFL.

What team does Tyquan Thornton play for?

Tyquan Thornton plays for the Kansas City Chiefs as a wide receiver. He has been with the Chiefs since 2024.

Where did Tyquan Thornton go to college?

Tyquan Thornton played college football at Baylor, after attending Booker T. Washington (FL). The New England Patriots drafted him out of Baylor in 2022.

When was Tyquan Thornton drafted?

The New England Patriots selected Tyquan Thornton in the second round of the 2022 NFL Draft with the 50th overall pick, out of Baylor.

What round was Tyquan Thornton drafted in?

Tyquan Thornton was a second-round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, taken 50th overall by the New England Patriots.

What pick was Tyquan Thornton in the NFL Draft?

Tyquan Thornton was the 50th overall pick of the 2022 NFL Draft, selected by the New England Patriots in the second round.

Where is Tyquan Thornton from?

Tyquan Thornton went to high school in Florida, at Booker T. Washington, before playing college football at Baylor.

When is Tyquan Thornton's birthday?

Tyquan Thornton's birthday is August 7. He was born on August 7, 2000 and is 26 years old.

How long has Tyquan Thornton been in the NFL?

2026 is Tyquan Thornton's 5th NFL season; he entered the league in 2022 as a second-round pick of the New England Patriots. View his career statistics.

What teams has Tyquan Thornton played for?

Tyquan Thornton has played for the New England Patriots and Kansas City Chiefs. View his career statistics.

What year did Tyquan Thornton enter the NFL?

Tyquan Thornton entered the NFL in 2022, when the New England Patriots drafted him in the second round. 2026 is his 5th season.