Josh Thornhill

Josh Thornhill (born January 19, 1980) is a former professional American football linebacker who played for the Detroit Lions in 2002.

Thornhill was a four-year starter at Michigan State, where he was awarded the Big Ten Medal of Honor in 2002. After going undrafted in the 2002 NFL Draft, Thornhill joined the Detroit Lions in training camp. Thornhill was released on September 1, but rejoined the organization and was placed on the practice squad on September 3. He was signed to an NFL deal and placed on the active roster on September 28. Thornhill appeared in seven games that season.

During the Lions' 2003 mini-camp, Thornhill suffered a stress fracture in his foot that left him unable to play for over a month. He was released on July 23.