Oregon As a
freshman in 2021, Thornton notched nine receptions for 175 yards and two touchdowns. In 2022, he appeared in 11 games for the Ducks with five starts, where he hauled in 17 receptions for 366 yards and a touchdown. After the season, Thornton entered his name into the
NCAA transfer portal.
Tennessee Thornton transferred to play for the
Tennessee Volunteers. In week 11 of the 2023 season, he hauled in a 46 yard touchdown but suffered a season-ending injury on the play versus
Missouri. In his first season with the Volunteers in 2023, Thornton hauled in 13 receptions for 224 yards and one touchdown. In the 2024 season opener, he hauled in three receptions for 105 yards and two touchdowns in a win over
Chattanooga. In week 11, Thornton hauled in three receptions for 104 yards and a touchdown in a win over
Mississippi State. In the 2024 season, he finished with 26 receptions for 661 yards and six touchdowns. ==Professional career==