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.

Nov 30, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers wide receiver Dont'e Thornton Jr. (1) blows a kiss to the Tennessee Volunteers fans in the stands after his touchdown catch against the Vanderbilt Commodores during the first half at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images | Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

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. He is one of two Tennessee wide receivers to attend the event held in Indianapolis this year.

This was a good opportunity to raise his stock following a great season with the Vols, leading them in receiving yards. Thornton was a former Oregon Ducks wide receiver who transferred to Tennessee after the famous season that Jalin Hyatt had in Knoxville. Although he didn't have a great first season, he had a great follow-up season. Many believed he was Nico Iamaleava's favorite target and it shows.

One of the tests he had the opportunity to do was the fan-favorite 40-yard dash. Thornton impressed in this drill, likely turning the heads of many NFL coaches and GMs. While his size is already a huge factor in his draft profile, many were excited to see his speed. The Vols wideout will run both times. Official times will follow the conclusion of each attempt.

Ahead of the combine Thornton was graded by many as a late day draft pick.

***Note this will change as the attempts and results are updated.***

• 40 Yard Dash (1st Attempt): 4.30
• 40 Yard Dash (2nd Attempt): 4.32

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