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Dont'e Thornton Jr.

WR

Dont'e Thornton Jr. came into the league as a 4th-round selection (108th overall) in 2025, drafted out of Tennessee; Oregon. He's currently with LV, in his 2nd season in the league. Speed is his calling card, grading in the 97th percentile among his peers.

Size

6'5", 205#

College

Tennessee; Oregon

Draft

Rd 4, 108th overall (2025)

Seasons

2025–2026

2025 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
23.4

1th percentile among WRs

11 games · 30 targets

Role×0.14-0.62
Hands×0.1-1.65
Volume×0.12-0.23
Total EPA×0.22-1.20
EPA/target×0.3-2.07
Yards/target×0.12-1.68

Week 1 projection · vs MIA

Methodology
Rec1.6 (0–3)47% 1.5+
Rec1.6 (0–3)47% 1.5+
Rec1.6 (0–3)47% 1.5+
Rec1.6 (0–3)47% 1.5+
Rec1.6 (0–3)47% 1.5+
Rec1.6 (0–3)47% 1.5+
Rec yds19.7 (1.7–37.6)48% 20.5+
Rec yds19.7 (1.7–37.6)48% 20.5+
Rec yds19.7 (1.7–37.6)48% 20.5+
Rec yds19.7 (1.7–37.6)48% 20.5+
Rec yds19.7 (1.7–37.6)48% 20.5+
Rec yds19.7 (1.7–37.6)48% 20.5+
Rec TD0.1 (0–0)9% 0.5+
Rec TD0.1 (0–0)9% 0.5+
Rec TD0.1 (0–0)9% 0.5+
Rec TD0.1 (0–0)9% 0.5+
Rec TD0.1 (0–0)9% 0.5+
Rec TD0.1 (0–0)9% 0.5+

Mean (10th–90th percentile) · recent form × matchup. Informational, not wagering advice.

2025 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed97▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among WRs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burst30▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.

Agilityno data▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine WRs (faster = higher).

Size88▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the WR cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Receiving

Hands0▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat97▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability47▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share28▶

Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.

Air-Yards Share76▶

Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.

Impact

Efficiency2▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.

Volume55▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2025LV23.41110135

Career profile

Dont'e Thornton Jr. has appeared in 11 regular-season games across 1 NFL season on file, all with LV.

As a receiver he has caught 10 passes for 135 yards and 0 touchdowns.

Career highs (regular season)

2025 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home5
4
0.8/g
46
9/g
0
Away6
6
1.0/g
89
15/g
0
In division5
3
0.6/g
35
7/g
0
Out of division6
7
1.2/g
100
17/g
0
In wins2
2
1.0/g
45
23/g
0
In losses9
8
0.9/g
90
10/g
0
On grass8
7
0.9/g
79
10/g
0
On turf3
3
1.0/g
56
19/g
0
Indoors7
5
0.7/g
57
8/g
0
Outdoors4
5
1.3/g
78
20/g
0

2025 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1NE2 rec, 45 yds, 0 TD59.1
Week 2LAC1 rec, 20 yds, 0 TD40.1
Week 3WAS2 rec, 29 yds, 0 TD47.2
Week 4CHI—39.5
Week 5IND—19.2
Week 7KC—30.6
Week 10DEN1 rec, 4 yds, 0 TD41.9
Week 12CLE1 rec, 14 yds, 0 TD50.3
Week 13LAC1 rec, 11 yds, 0 TD39.2
Week 17NYG2 rec, 12 yds, 0 TD49.6
Week 18KC—41.2

Dont'e Thornton Jr. — common questions

What position does Dont'e Thornton Jr. play?
Dont'e Thornton Jr. is listed as a WR.
Which teams has Dont'e Thornton Jr. played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Dont'e Thornton Jr. has played for LV (2025).
Where did Dont'e Thornton Jr. go to college?
Dont'e Thornton Jr. played college football at Tennessee; Oregon.
When was Dont'e Thornton Jr. drafted?
Dont'e Thornton Jr. was selected in round 4, 108th overall, of the 2025 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Dont'e Thornton Jr. scored?
Dont'e Thornton Jr. has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Dont'e Thornton Jr.'s ScoutIndex Rating?
Dont'e Thornton Jr. rated 23.4 for 2025, the 1st percentile among WRs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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Top teammates, last season on file

Drafted in round 4, 2025