Fans of the New England Patriots likely have their alarm bells go off when they read about a wide receiver prospect named Thornton. Too fresh is the memory of 2022 second-round draft pick Tyquan Thornton, who failed to earn consistent playing time before eventually flaming out and getting cut last November.
Dont’e Thornton Jr. meeting a similar fate could certainly happen given his boom-or-bust profile. And yet, it is not hard to see why the Patriots might still take a swing at him on Day 3 of this year’s draft.
Hard facts
Name: Dont’e Thornton Jr.