Tyler Thornton brings junior-sized, 260-pound downhill edge to Miles' linebacker room
Tyler Thornton is listed in the 2026 season as a redshirt junior linebacker for Miles at 6-foot-1 and 260 pounds, a build that screams run-stuffer and short-yardage enforcer more than stat-sheet hog.[1][2] Miles’ 2026 roster and ESPN profile show him as an active contributor, but public stat pages currently list no season production, so his value is best read through role and traits: physicality, leverage, and the kind of thump that fits a defense looking for a dependable interior linebacker rather than a splash-play merchant.[1][2][3]
