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Las Vegas Raiders' new wide receiver Dont'e Thornton is already showing an awareness trait that not every rookie has

The Las Vegas Raiders took the approach of now and future with their 2025 NFL Draft class. Some of these kids can help them now, some of them in the future, and some of them can do both.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / April 26

New Raiders WR Dont'e Thornton looking to prove he can run intermediate routes in the NFL after playing in Tennessee's unique offense

Former Tennessee Vols wide receiver Dont'e Thornton was selected by the Las Vegas Raiders in the fourth round (No. 108 overall) of the 2025 NFL Draft.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / April 26

How JJ Pegues Fits with the Las Vegas Raiders

The Raiders added two talented receivers, Dont'e Thornton from Tennessee and Jack Bech from Texas Christian. Thornton and Bech will be serviceable additions to a Raiders offense that sorely lacked talent at their offensive skill positions entering the draft.

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College Football News / A to Z Sports / April 26

'A seriously dangerous weapon' - National media outlet grades the Raiders' selection of former Tennessee Vols WR Dont'e Thornton

Tennessee Vols wide receiver Dont'e Thornton was selected by the Las Vegas Raiders with the No. 108 pick (Round Four) in the 2025 NFL Draft. Thornton,

How Dont'e Thornton Fits with the Raiders

The Las Vegas Raiders have cleaned up nicely in the NFL Draft. The Raiders addressed their top three needs in each of the first three rounds. Ashton Jeanty adequately addressed the Raiders' rushing woes over the past two seasons.

Social Media Reacts to Raiders' Dont'e Thornton Pick

"Dont'e Thornton found a home in Vegas should be the guy stretching the field using his speed and size to win. Geno was decent last season on the deep ball 41% comp pct.

College Football News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / April 26

Raiders Select Dont'e Thornton Jr. at No. 108

With the No. 108 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, the Las Vegas Raiders have selected Tennessee wide receiver Dont'e Thornton Jr. Thornton is the sixth player the Raiders have selected so far, following the Raiders’ pick of Boise State running back and consensus generational talent Ashton Jeanty on Thursday and TCU wide receiver Jack Bech at No.

How Does Dont'e Thornton Jr Fit With the Las Vegas Raiders?

The second day of the 2025 NFL draft is officially underway and the Tennessee Volunteers had another player come off the board. The Las Vegas Raiders have selected Tennessee wide receiver Dont'e Thornton in the fourth round of the 2025 NFL draft.

College Football News / Tennessee Volunteers on SI / April 26

Las Vegas Radiers Select Tennessee Vols WR Dont'e Thornton Jr

Tennessee Volunteers News / Tennessee Volunteers on SI / April 26

Tennessee Football's Dont'e Thornton Jr Could Be the Biggest Day 3 NFL Draft Steal

The former Tennessee Volunteers wide receiver is still on the board after the first two day have concluded. He could be one of the biggest selections on Saturday.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / April 23

Former Tennessee Vols standout named by PFF as one of the most interesting high upside players in the 2025 NFL Draft

A former Tennessee Vols standout was named by Pro Football Focus this week as one of the most "interesting high-upside" players that could be selected

NFL News / Yardbarker / April 22

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College Football News / A to Z Sports / April 15

Tennessee Vols WR Dont'e Thornton lands at top of impressive list from PFF ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft

Tennessee Vols wide receiver Dont'e Thornton, who is expected to be selected in the later rounds of the 2025 NFL Draft, landed at the top of an impressive list from Pro Football Focus this week. On Tuesday, PFF detailed the top playmaking wide receivers in the 2025 NFL Draft and Thornton landed at the top of their list. "Dont'e Thornton Jr.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / April 10

Former Tennessee Vols WR Dont'e Thornton named as perfect fit for AFC franchise on day three of the 2025 NFL Draft

Former Tennessee Vols wide receiver Dont'e Thornton was named by Pro Football Focus this week as a great fit for the Los Angeles Chargers on day three of the 2025 NFL Draft.

Titans Hosting Electric Tennessee WR

The Tennessee Titans continue to do their due diligence on this year's incoming wide receiver class. According to insider Turron Davenport, the Titans will be hosting Tennessee wide receiver Dont'e Thornton on a top-30 visit ahead of this year's draft.

Former Tennessee Vols standout reportedly set to meet with Tennessee Titans ahead of 2025 NFL Draft

A former Tennessee Vols standout reportedly has a top 30 pre-draft visit set up with the Tennessee Titans later this month. According to ESPN's Turron

College Football News / The 33rd Team / March 18

2025 NFL Draft: This Year's Best Height-Weight-Speed Receivers

This year's draft may not be top-heavy at wide receiver, but there are still a handful of physical freaks in this draft class that could become legitimate weapons in the NFL.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / March 13

Comments from Vols WR appear to confirm that NFL teams have questions about how Tennessee's offense prepares players for the NFL

For the last several years, the Tennessee Vols have faced questions leading up to the NFL draft about how the program's offense prepares players for the NFL. Josh Heupel's offense at Tennessee utilizes tempo and wide splits to create advantageous matchups for the team's top playmakers.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / March 11

Pittsburgh Steelers assistant coach spotted visiting with big-time NFL Draft sleeper prospect

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receivers coach Zach Azzanni was spotted in Knoxville on Tuesday talking with a big-time NFL Draft sleeper prospect Azzanni attended the Tennessee Vols' pro day in Knoxville on Tuesday (Azzanni served as the wide receivers coach at Tennessee from 2013 to 2016).

College Football News / The 33rd Team / March 1

2025 Dynasty Fantasy Football: Buy Or Sell Combine Hype On Biggest Breakouts

Saturday was the big day at the NFL Combine as the quarterbacks, running backs, and wide receivers worked out in Indianapolis. While several top-end receivers and tight ends didn’t end up performing, there were plenty of standouts from the workouts.

40 Yard Dash Results: Tennessee Volunteers Wide Receiver Dont'e Thornton Jr

Tennessee Volunteers wide receiver Dont'e Thornton Jr's 40 yard dash results did not disappoint. Tennessee wide receiver Dont’e Thornton took the stage at the NFL combine to showcase his times.

College Football News / Tennessee Volunteers on SI / February 28

Dont'e Thornton Explains Transfer to Tennessee, Discusses NFL Scouting Combine

Tennessee wide receiver Dont'e Thornton explains why he chose to transfer to Tennessee and the overall process of the NFL scouting combine. The Tennessee Volunteers have a good number of former players representing the program at the NFL Combine this week.

College Football News / The 33rd Team / February 21