J. T. Thatcher (born July 12, 1978) is an American former college football player who was a defensive back for the Oklahoma Sooners.
[3] Thatcher was moved to defensive back in 1999 but appeared on special teams for most of the season, returning four punts for 146 yards and one touchdown.
Thatcher also won the Mosi Tatupu Award in 2000, given to the best special teams player in the country.
[8] Pro Football Weekly stated that Thatcher "Can make a team with his return skills and possibly develop as a defensive back with lots of reps and more experience.
[11][10] Thatcher also spent time with the Oakland Raiders and was released on April 21, 2002.