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It took 63 picks, but Virginia safety Juan Thornhill heard his name called at the NFL Draft after being picked by the Kansas City Chiefs.
Heading to #ChiefsKingdom is @Juan_Thornhill ‼️
— Virginia Football (@UVAFootball) April 27, 2019
The @Chiefs have selected Juan In the 2nd round, 63rd pick overall, of the 2019 #NFLDraft. Congrats Juan #GoHoos pic.twitter.com/MvNPe4iFo8
Thornhill finished his career in Charlottesville with 208 tackles, 39 tackles for a loss, and 13 interceptions. He earned several accolades over his time with the Hoos, including first team All-ACC his senior season. His six interceptions in 2018 was good for third in the country, and Thornhill helped shut out the South Carolina Gamecocks in the Belk Bowl.
The @Chiefs just added a real-deal BALLHAWK in Juan Thornhill! #Wahoowa⚔️ (@Juan_Thornhill, @UVAFootball) pic.twitter.com/7v2fVV8ekZ
— ACC Digital Network (@theACCDN) April 27, 2019
He was excited, to say the least:
On God y’all gone feel me!!!!
— The_Juan_And_Only (@Juan_Thornhill) April 27, 2019
Congratulations to Juan, and stay with Streaking the Lawn for more NFL Draft and Virginia Football coverage.