Dont'e Thornton Jr. is Tennessee’s big-play WR who turned vertical speed into league-leading explosiveness
In the 2024 season, Dont'e Thornton Jr. was Tennessee’s most dangerous deep threat, leading the Vols with 661 receiving yards, 6 touchdowns, and a nation-best 25.4 yards per catch, while also producing six catches of 50+ yards and three 100-yard games.[15][1] At 6-foot-5, he pairs rare length with legit top-end speed, making him a matchup problem outside the numbers and a fit for teams that want a receiver who can tilt coverage and punish single-high looks.[10][11][14] The main caveat is volume: he has flashed more as a strike-play weapon than a high-target chain-mover.[14][15]
