Jeremy Robert Thornburg (born May 7, 1982 in

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) is an

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who played for the Green Bay Packers and

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. He was signed as an

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out of Northern Arizona University.

High school

Thornburg attended Cathedral City High School in Cathedral City, California, and earned

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s in football,

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, and track. In football, he earned three first-team All-Conference honors, and was the League Defensive MVP as a senior.

College

Thornburg attended Northern Arizona University for five years. He received

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M.V.P in 2000. Team Defensive M.V.P in 2003 and 2004. All Conference honors in 2003 and 2004. Thornburg also led the Lumberjacks in tackles in 2003 and 2004.

References

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