Getty Images S Juan Thornhill (22) was drafted by the Chiefs in the second round of the 2019 NFL Draft.
Kansas City Chiefs S Juan Thornhill’s strong rookie campaign just got even better.
In Week 13, the 2019 second-round pick (No. 63 overall) made his mark in a pivotal game against the AFC West division rival Oakland Raiders.
Late in the second quarter, Thornhill jumped a pass by Raiders QB Derek Carr and returned it for his first career touchdown, a 45-yard pick-six to put his team up 21-0 before halftime.
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The 24-year-old safety out of Virginia has started his first 11 games for Kansas City and has recorded 42 tackles, three pass deflections, and an interception heading to date.
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Chiefs Rookie Juan Thornhill Scores Impressive Pick-Six vs. Raiders [WATCH]