Dont'e Thornton Explained

Dont'e Thornton
School:Tennessee Volunteers
Currentnumber:1
Currentposition:Wide receiver
Class:Senior
Birth Date:30 November 2002
Heightft:6
Heightin:5
Weight Lb:214
Highschool:Mount Saint Joseph (Baltimore, Maryland)
Pastschools:
  • Oregon (2021–2022)
  • Tennessee (2023–present)
Bowlgames:
Espn:4432775

Dont'e Thornton Jr. (born November 30, 2002) is an American college football wide receiver for the Tennessee Volunteers. He previously played for the Oregon Ducks.

Early life

Thornton attended Mount Saint Joseph High School in Baltimore, Maryland. He was rated as a four-star recruit and committed to play for the Oregon Ducks.[1] [2]

College career

Oregon

As a freshman in 2021, Thornton notched nine receptions for 175 yards and two touchdowns.[3] In 2022, he appeared in 11 games for the Ducks with five starts, where he hauled in 17 receptions for 366 yards and a touchdown.[4] After the season, Thornton entered his name into the NCAA transfer portal.[5] [6]

Tennessee

Thornton transferred to play for the Tennessee Volunteers.[7] In week 11 of the 2023 season, he hauled in a 46 yard touchdown but suffered a season-ending injury on the play versus Missouri.[8] In first season with the Volunteers in 2023, Thornton hauled in 13 receptions for 224 yards and one touchdown.[9] In the 2024 season opener, he hauled in three receptions for 105 yards and two touchdowns in a win over Chattanooga.[10] In week 11, Thornton hauled in three receptions for 104 yards and a touchdown in a win over Mississippi State.[11]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Nemec . Andrew . Dont'e Thornton, nation's No. 6 wide receiver, commits to Oregon Ducks . OregonLive.com . October 20, 2020 . November 16, 2024.
  2. Web site: Andrews . Kyle . Four-star Mount Saint Joseph wide receiver Dont'e Thornton commits to Oregon: 'It's been my dream' . The Baltimore Sun . October 20, 2020 . November 16, 2024.
  3. Web site: Sparks . Adam . Tennessee football lands Oregon transfer wide receiver Dont'e Thornton . Knoxville News-Sentinel . January 9, 2023 . November 16, 2024.
  4. Web site: Sparks . Adam . Did Tennessee football finally unlock WR Dont'e Thornton's potential for stretch run? . Knoxville News-Sentinel . October 31, 2023 . November 16, 2024.
  5. Web site: Heisen . Aaron . Sophomore wide receiver Dont'e Thornton enters transfer portal ahead of Oregon bowl game . The Daily Emerald . November 16, 2024.
  6. Web site: Crepea . James . Oregon Ducks receiver Dont'e Thornton to enter transfer portal . OregonLive.com . November 29, 2022 . November 16, 2024.
  7. Corwell . Evan . Dont'e Thornton Announces Transfer Decision . Sports Illustrated . January 9, 2023 . November 16, 2024.
  8. Web site: Ramey . Grant . 'Mindset' is the biggest difference for Dont'e Thornton entering Year 2 at Tennessee . On3.com . August 11, 2024 . November 16, 2024.
  9. Web site: Wilson . Mike . How Dont'e Thornton became another explosive option for Tennessee football . Knoxville News Sentinel . August 31, 2024 . November 16, 2024.
  10. Web site: Wilson . Mike . How stats show Tennessee football's best receiver isn't getting the ball enough . Knoxville News-Sentinel . October 1, 2024 . November 16, 2024.
  11. Web site: Ramey . Grant . Tennessee WR Dont'e Thornton out against Mississippi State with injury . On3.com . November 10, 2024 . November 16, 2024.

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