| Height: | 5-7 |
| Weight: | 160 |
| Year: | Jr. |
| Hometown: | Baltimore, Md. |
| Position: | WR |
| Previous School: | City College HS |
2022: Thornton played in 10 games in 2022 ... had 12 carries for 39 yards, averaging 3.2 yards per carry and 3.9 yards per game ... caught 15 passes for 180 yards, averaging 12.0 yards per catch and 18.0 yards per game ... ran for a season-best 20 yards on four carries against Tennessee State (10/15/22) ... had 65 receiving yards against Texas A&M-Commerce (9/10/22) ... also returned four punts for 17 yards, an average return of 4.2 yards with a season-long of 14.
HIGH SCHOOL: Thornton proved he could do a little bit of everything in his senior year with the Black Knights. He totaled 2,480 all-purpose yards as he rushed for 1,278 yards and 13 touchdowns, caught passes for 558 yards and seven touchdowns, then threw for 357 yards and three touchdowns. On top of that, he also returned kicks for 287 yards, including two for touchdowns, while returning one of his four interceptions for a score. A Baltimore Sun All-Met second-team selection, Thornton was also a MPSSAA All-State honorable mention.
