Pistols Firing · Mar 18
Arkansas Defensive Line Prospect Eli Thornton Includes Oklahoma State in Top Group, Sets Commitment Date
The Cowboys are finalists for one of the top players in Arkansas.
Eli Thornton is down to six schools and will announce his commitment on July 4. The schools: Oklahoma State, Arkansas, Kansas State, Illinois, Wisconsin and Vanderbilt.
— Eli Thornton (@EliThornton27) March 17, 2026
Listed at 6-foot-3, 315 pounds, Thornton hails from Jonesboro, Arkansas by way of Valley View High. The 247Sports Composite system lists Thornton as the No. 3 player in the state of Arkansas and also tabs him as the No. 934 overall player in the 2027 class.