Former Tennessee wide receiver Donte Thornton welcomed himself to the NFL world on Saturday by dropping a smooth 4.30-40 at the NFL Combine. The 4.3 was the second fastest time recorded by a wide ...

INDIANAPOLIS — Dont’e Thornton Jr. had visions of becoming the next Jalin Hyatt when he transferred from Oregon to Tennessee in 2023, but instead his first year with the Vols was what he now ...

INDIANAPOLIS — Dont’e Thornton Jr. said he was fired up by watching Tennessee teammate James Pearce Jr. clock a 4.47-second 40-yard dash at the NFL Scouting Combine on Thursday night because ...

Following spring break, the Tennessee football team returned to the practice field on Tuesday as the Vols prepare for their ...

Dylan Sampson during Tennessee Pro Day 2025, at University of Tennessee, Tuesday, March 11, 2025. Donte Thornton gets attention after running fast 40 After running the 40 in a blazing 4.3 seconds at ...

Pearce and Thornton got everyone’s attention at the NFL Combine two weeks ago when they both impressed with their 40 time.