DONT'E THORNTON JR. NEWS

Questionable with lower-body issue Thornton is questionable to return Saturday against Ohio State because of a lower-body injury, Mike Wilson of the Knoxville News Sentinel reports.

Impact There is good and bad news involving Thornton and Tennessee's ongoing game against Ohio State. The good is that he was ready for the game, the bad is that he suffered a lower-body injury, a bug already affecting several players in UT's offense. Thornton exited with a 14-yard reception.

DECEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Non-contact practice Tuesday Thornton (upper body) was a non-contact participant in Tennessee's team practice Tuesday, Adam Sparks of The Knoxville Sentinel reports.

Impact Thornton wore a non-contact red jersey Tuesday, suggesting he has not made significant strides since Tennessee's last regular-season game of 2024. The matchup was more than two weeks ago, and this is concerning news with UT's next game scheduled for less than one week from now. Thornton will have just over half a week to recover before Tennessee's first-round playoff game at Ohio State on Saturday.

DECEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Done for the day Thornton (upper body) has been knocked out of Tennessee's game against Vanderbilt with an injury, Wes Rucker of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Thornton had three grabs for 118 yards and two touchdowns prior to exiting the game. Tennessee clings to a narrow seven-point lead at the time of his departure, but the Vols will need other wideouts to step up and make big plays. Thornton's status moving forward is now in question.

NOVEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Will play vs. Georgia Thornton (upper body) is available for Tennessee's tilt with Georgia on Saturday night, Pete Thamel of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Thornton has yet to miss a game yet this season, but the receiver's status was in question when he was listed on the SEC injury report. Still, the receiver appears to be ready to roll against the Bulldogs. Thornton has 20 grabs for 505 yards and four scores this fall.

NOVEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable at Georgia Thornton (upper body) is questionable for Saturday's game at Georgia.

Impact Thornton is officially listed as questionable for Saturday's massive matchup, even though he was reportedly expected to play earlier in the week. He was injured during Saturday's contest versus Mississippi State but the injury does not appear to be very serious.

NOVEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to be available Saturday Thornton (upper body) is expected to be available for Tennessee's game Saturday at Georgia, Wes Rucker of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Tennessee's team wants all its top players available against SEC powerhouse Georgia, so the Volunteers being expected to have Thornton available against UGA is great news. He is already on a tear in 2024 with highs for receptions (20), receiving yards (505) and touchdowns (four).

NOVEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out for remainder of game Thornton is out for the remainder of Tennessee's game Saturday against Mississippi State due to an upper-body injury, Wes Rucker of 247Sports reports.

Impact Thornton joins his quarterback Nico Iamaleava as skill players out for Tennessee mid-game Saturday due to upper-body injuries. He led all Vols receivers in receiving yards, with 104 from three receptions. Thornton was also one of two wideouts to log touchdowns, the other recorded by Squirrel White.

NOVEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Available against Florida Thornton (undisclosed) is available for Saturday's outing against Florida, Pete Thamel of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Thornton was deemed questionable for the matchup on Wednesday after suffering an unknown injury last week against Arkansas, but he looks to be ready to play Saturday now. The senior wide receiver has eight grabs for 284 yards and three touchdowns across five appearances so far this season.

OCTOBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable vs. Gators Thornton (undisclosed) is listed questionable for Saturday's game against Florida.

Impact Thornton was forced to exit the game against Arkansas but was able to return, indicating the injury was not serious. His status will be monitored throughout the week prior to game day. The senior wide receiver has totaled eight receptions for 284 yards and three touchdowns across five appearances.

OCTOBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Low involvement in loss Thornton accrued one reception (on two targets) for 42 yards during Saturday's 19-14 defeat against Arkansas.

Impact On a day where quarterback Nico Iamaleava had a tough time connecting with receivers, Thornton finished with just one reception for 42 yards, falling below 50 for the first time in his last three outings. The senior wide receiver continues to be a low volume play with upside.

OCTOBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in win Thornton gathered in all two targets for 73 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 25-15 victory over Oklahoma.

Impact Thornton found the end zone for the first time since Week 1, connecting with quarterback Nico Iamaleava on a 66-yard strike in the first quarter. He will work to carry this momentum over to Saturday's game against Arkansas on the road.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Modest production in win Thornton caught all two targets for 64 yards during Saturday's 71-0 victory versus Kent State.

Impact Thornton bounced back from the previous game in which he finished with zero yards, leading the team in receiving yards during the contest. He will look to carry this momentum over to Saturday's game against Oklahoma.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Stellar effort in win Thornton Jr. reeled in all three targets for 105 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 69-3 win versus Chattanooga.

Impact Thornton jumpstarted the season with a strong performance, finished as the team's receiving leader while also scoring on two occasions, including a 36-yard strike from quarterback Nico Iamaleava in the first quarter. The senior wide receiver will look to build off this performance for Saturday's matchup against NC State.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Participating in Tuesday practice Thornton (lower body) participated in Tennessee's team practice Tuesday, Patrick Brown of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Thornton participating in Tennessee's latest practice indicates his lower body is back to being 100 percent healthy. Before an injury prematurely ended his 2023, he logged 13 receptions for 224 yards (17.2 averaged per reception) and one touchdown, a solid output from the Oregon transfer.

MARCH 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Tennessee WR Dont'e Thornton Jr. to miss rest of regular season after injury against Missouri Tennessee had another starting wide receiver go down to injury last week.

NOVEMBER 13, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Out for remainder of season Coach Josh Heupel indicated Monday that Thornton (lower body) will miss the rest of the 2023 season, Adam Spark of Knox News Sentinel reports.

Impact Thornton suffered a lower body injury while making his first touchdown catch this season. The junior wide receiver finishes the year with 17 receptions for 363 yards and one touchdown.

NOVEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Participates in 18 snaps Thornton participated in 18 snaps during Tennessee's game Saturday against Texas A&M.

Impact Thornton did not participate in many snaps, as indicated by his lone target Saturday. Ideally for the wide receiver, his number of looks increases at Alabama, though that is tough an opponent to get back on track against. Still, Thornton will have multiple opportunities in October to prove himself as a top option, especially with Bru McCoy (ankle) now out for 2023.

OCTOBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

WATCH: Kelsey Pope, Vols wide receivers meet with media Kelsey Pope and receivers Ramel Keyton and Dont'e Thornton met with the media on Wednesday in addition to tight end McCallan Castles.

AUGUST 9, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Relocating to Tennessee Thornton announced Monday via his personal Twitter account that he's committed to transfer to Tennessee.

Impact As expected, the former four-star wide receiver drew plenty of interest whilst in the transfer portal over the last month and a half, but he's now slated to attend Tennessee next fall where he'll have two years of eligibility remaining. With a 6-foot-5, 199-pound frame, Thornton served as one of Oregon's top options in the passing game over the last two seasons, amassing 36 receptions for 541 yards and three touchdowns in that span.

JANUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Arkansas impresses Oregon transfer Dont'e Thornton Oregon transfer wide receiver Dont'e Thornton discusses his Arkansas visit and what lies ahead.

JANUARY 5, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

WATCH: Dont'e Thornton talks prep for Utah Oregon sophomore wide receiver Dont'e Thornton gives his thoughts on how the Oregon Ducks are preparing to face off against Utah and how the...

NOVEMBER 16, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

Which Oregon freshmen are most likely to play this fall? Here are my predictions for which members of Oregon's 2022 signees will play this fall and which will use redshirts.

MAY 10, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

Early enrollment already paying dividends for Franklin and Thornton Wide receivers Troy Franklin and Dont'e Thornton making impressions early in fall camp.

AUGUST 8, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Troy Franklin and Dont'e Thornton are ready to take the Oregon receiving corp to new heights The freshman wide receiver duo of Troy Franklin and Dont’e Thornton come into fall camp as two of the highest-rated receiver recruits Oregon...

AUGUST 4, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Which Oregon freshmen are most likely to play this fall? Here are my predictions for which members of Oregon's 2021 signees will play this fall and which will use redshirts.

JUNE 11, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM