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Summary

Dont’e Thornton Jr. is a tall, explosive receiver with the speed to stretch the field vertically. At 6-foot-5, he has a massive catch radius and the long speed to run away from defenders. His game is built on athleticism, showing natural burst on deep routes and quickness on comebacks and screens. While he isn’t a refined route-runner, his vertical ability and movement skills make him an immediate big-play threat. He has solid hands and tracks the ball well but needs to improve his ability to handle press coverage and play through contact. His after-the-catch ability is promising but not yet a major strength.

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