
Southern Miss RB Delaunte' Thornton brings proven high-school production and downhill punch
Delaunte' Thornton profiles as a productive, physical runner whose calling card is proven volume: Southern Miss lists him with over 4,400 career rushing yards and 58 prep touchdowns, including huge junior and senior seasons. His early college stat line at Southern Miss shows 25 carries for 131 yards in career play, a solid 5.2 yards per carry, suggesting efficient work when given touches. For a fit, he looks like a back who can help if you want toughness, reliability, and a runner with touchdown instincts rather than pure flash.