# Craphonso Thorpe > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Craphonso_Thorpe > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Craphonso_Thorpe.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Craphonso_Thorpe > Source revision: 1301549614 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) {{Short description|American football player (born 1983)}} {{Use American English|date=July 2025}} {{Use mdy dates|date=January 2019}} {{Infobox NFL biography | name = Craphonso Thorpe | image = | caption = | number = 15, 8 | position = [Wide receiver](/source/Wide_receiver) | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1983|6|27}} | birth_place = [Tallahassee, Florida](/source/Tallahassee%2C_Florida), U.S. | death_date = | death_place = | height_ft = 6 | height_in = 0 | weight_lbs = 187 | high_school = [Lincoln](/source/Lincoln_High_School_(Tallahassee%2C_Florida)) (Tallahassee) | college = [Florida State](/source/Florida_State_Seminoles_football) | draftyear = 2005 | draftround = 4 | draftpick = 116 | pastteams = * [Kansas City Chiefs](/source/Kansas_City_Chiefs) ({{NFL Year|2005}}) * [Houston Texans](/source/Houston_Texans) ({{NFL Year|2006}})* * [Detroit Lions](/source/Detroit_Lions) ({{NFL Year|2006}})* * [Indianapolis Colts](/source/Indianapolis_Colts) ({{NFL Year|2007}}) * [Jacksonville Jaguars](/source/Jacksonville_Jaguars) ({{NFL Year|2008}})* * [New York Giants](/source/New_York_Giants) ({{NFL Year|2008}})* * [Tennessee Titans](/source/Tennessee_Titans) ({{NFL Year|2009}})* * [Winnipeg Blue Bombers](/source/Winnipeg_Blue_Bombers) ({{CFL Year|2009}}) * [New York Sentinels](/source/Hartford_Colonials) ({{UFL Year|2009}}) * [Omaha Nighthawks](/source/Omaha_Nighthawks) ({{UFL Year|2010}})* | cflstatus = | highlights = * First-team All-[ACC](/source/Atlantic_Coast_Conference) ([2003](/source/2003_All-Atlantic_Coast_Conference_football_team)) | statlabel1 = [Receptions](/source/Reception_(American_football)) | statvalue1 = 12 | statlabel2 = [Receiving yards](/source/Receiving_yards) | statvalue2 = 70 | statlabel3 = [Receiving touchdowns](/source/Touchdown) | statvalue3 = 1 | statlabel4 = [Return yards](/source/Return_yards) | statvalue4 = 349 | cflstatlabel1 = [Receptions](/source/Reception_(American_football)) | cflstatvalue1 = 2 | cflstatlabel2 = [Receiving yards](/source/Receiving_yards) | cflstatvalue2 = 27 | pfr = ThorCr00 | cfl-archive = https://web.archive.org/web/20110414121916/http://www.cfl.ca/roster/show/id/2791 }} '''Craphonso Ja'won''' "'''Cro'''" '''Thorpe''' (born June 27, 1983) is an American former professional [football](/source/American_football) player who was a [wide receiver](/source/wide_receiver) in the [National Football League](/source/National_Football_League) (NFL). He played [college football](/source/college_football) for the [Florida State Seminoles](/source/Florida_State_Seminoles_football) and was selected by the [Kansas City Chiefs](/source/Kansas_City_Chiefs) in the fourth round of the [2005 NFL draft](/source/2005_NFL_draft). Thorpe was also a member of the [Houston Texans](/source/Houston_Texans), [Detroit Lions](/source/Detroit_Lions), [Indianapolis Colts](/source/Indianapolis_Colts), [Jacksonville Jaguars](/source/Jacksonville_Jaguars), [New York Giants](/source/New_York_Giants), [Tennessee Titans](/source/Tennessee_Titans), [Winnipeg Blue Bombers](/source/Winnipeg_Blue_Bombers), [New York Sentinels](/source/Hartford_Colonials), and [Omaha Nighthawks](/source/Omaha_Nighthawks). ==Early life== Craphonso's first name is derived from his father's two given names, Craig and Alphonso, and is pronounced roughly "Crah-fonzo". He attended Lincoln High School in Tallahassee, Florida. His senior year saw him catch 64 passes for 1,024 yards and eight touchdowns. He also played cornerback, and was regarded as a top prospect in Florida at both positions. Thorpe recorded 24 tackles, three interceptions, 14 pass break-ups and recovered two fumbles at the cornerback position. Lincoln High School won the Florida State Title Championship in his junior year there. In track, he was a fast 100m runner, placing 2nd in the Florida 4A Track Meet behind Wharton High Schools Dwight Ellick in his senior year. His time in the finals was 10.68, Ellick ran a 10.6 flat. He played in the first-ever [U.S. Army All-American Bowl](/source/U.S._Army_All-American_Bowl) on December 30, 2000. ==Professional career== ===Kansas City Chiefs=== Thorpe was selected by the [Kansas City Chiefs](/source/Kansas_City_Chiefs) in the fourth round (116th overall) of the [2005 NFL draft](/source/2005_NFL_draft).{{Cite web |title=2005 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2005/draft.htm |access-date=2023-05-07 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}} He signed a three-year contract with the team on July 29, 2005. He was released by the team during final cuts on September 3, 2005.{{Cite web |date=2005-09-04 |title=List of NFL cuts |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=2151348 |access-date=2025-07-12 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}} Following his release, Thorpe was added to the Chiefs' [practice squad](/source/practice_squad). He remained there until December 30, 2005, when he was signed to the active roster. However, he was inactive for the team's final game of the season. Thorpe battled a shoulder injury during the 2006 preseason and was waived by the team on August 28, 2006. ===Houston Texans=== On October 17, 2006, the [Houston Texans](/source/Houston_Texans) signed Thorpe to their practice squad. He was released by the team on October 25. ===Detroit Lions=== Thorpe remained unsigned until January 2, 2007, when he signed with the [Detroit Lions](/source/Detroit_Lions). He failed to make it to training camp with the team, however, and was waived on April 18. ===Indianapolis Colts=== Thorpe was then claimed off waivers by the [Indianapolis Colts](/source/Indianapolis_Colts). He was waived by the team on September 1, 2007, but re-signed to the practice squad on September 20, 2007. On October 7, 2007, Thorpe was signed to the active roster after [Rob Morris](/source/Rob_Morris_(American_football)) was placed on [injured reserve](/source/injured_reserve). He made his NFL debut that day against the [Tampa Bay Buccaneers](/source/Tampa_Bay_Buccaneers), returning three kickoffs for 19 yards and four punts for nine yards. Thorpe recorded his first offensive statistics against the [San Diego Chargers](/source/San_Diego_Chargers) on November 11, 2007, catching five passes for 41 yards in what would also be his most productive game of the season. He caught another pass for six yards the following week against the [Kansas City Chiefs](/source/Kansas_City_Chiefs). In the team's regular season finale against the [Tennessee Titans](/source/Tennessee_Titans), Thorpe caught his first career touchdown on a three-yard pass from backup quarterback [Jim Sorgi](/source/Jim_Sorgi). Two weeks later, Thorpe was inactive for the team's divisional round playoff game against the Chargers, which the Colts lost 28–24. He was waived by the team the following offseason on February 29, 2008. ===Jacksonville Jaguars=== On May 31, 2008, Thorpe was signed by the [Jacksonville Jaguars](/source/Jacksonville_Jaguars) to a one-year, $370,000 contract. However, he was waived on June 16. ===New York Giants=== On June 20, 2008, Thorpe signed with the [New York Giants](/source/New_York_Giants). He was released with an injury settlement on August 28. ===Tennessee Titans=== After spending the 2008 season out of football, Thorpe was signed by the [Tennessee Titans](/source/Tennessee_Titans) on January 6, 2009. He was waived on July 7, 2009. ===Winnipeg Blue Bombers=== Thorpe signed a practice roster agreement by the [Winnipeg Blue Bombers](/source/Winnipeg_Blue_Bombers) on July 13, 2009.{{cite news|url=http://www.winnipegsun.com/sports/football/2009/07/14/10124351-sun.html|title=Teammates again|last=Friesen|first=Paul|date=July 14, 2009|work=[Winnipeg Sun](/source/Winnipeg_Sun)|accessdate=July 14, 2009}} He was released on September 2. ===New York Sentinels=== Thorpe was signed by the [New York Sentinels](/source/New_York_Sentinels) of the [United Football League](/source/United_Football_League_(2009)) on September 9, 2009.{{cite news|title=United Football League's New York Sentinels Add 16 to Roster |url=http://www.ufl-football.com/press/2009/09/09/united_football_league_s_new_york_sentinels_add_16_to_roster |work=UFL-football.com |date=September 9, 2009 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20091210144113/http://www.ufl-football.com/press/2009/09/09/united_football_league_s_new_york_sentinels_add_16_to_roster |archivedate=December 10, 2009 }} ==References== {{reflist|2}} ==External links== *[http://www.justsportsstats.com/footballstatsindex.php?player_id=thorpcra001&scoresort=7 Stats Crew profile] *[http://seminoles.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/thorpe_craphonso00.html Florida State Seminoles bio] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070101080445/http://seminoles.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/thorpe_craphonso00.html |date=January 1, 2007 }} {{Chiefs2005DraftPicks}} {{Authority control}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Thorpe, Craphonso}} Category:1983 births Category:Living people Category:Players of American football from Tallahassee, Florida Category:American football wide receivers Category:Canadian football wide receivers Category:Players of Canadian football from Florida Category:Florida State Seminoles football players Category:Kansas City Chiefs players Category:Houston Texans players Category:21st-century American sportsmen Category:Detroit Lions players Category:Indianapolis Colts players Category:Jacksonville Jaguars players Category:New York Giants players Category:Tennessee Titans players Category:Winnipeg Blue Bombers players Category:New York Sentinels players Category:Omaha Nighthawks players Category:Lincoln High School (Tallahassee, Florida) alumni --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Craphonso Thorpe](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Craphonso_Thorpe) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Craphonso_Thorpe?action=history)). 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