At 6-foot-5 and 205 pounds, Dont’e Thornton is a large target for quarterback Geno Smith. Hailing out of the University of Tennessee, Thornton posted insane athleticism numbers, a 99th-percentile 4.30 40-yard-dash and a 100th percentile overall Speed Score of 126.5. A tall speed demon is any quarterback’s dream. The Raiders are hurting for wide receiver depth, so Thornton has a chance to earn significant playing time.

Consistency will have to show up in Thornton’s game if he wants to post better numbers than he did in college. Thornton will be a late-round flier in dynasty and best ball leagues. Should he develop any meaningful connection with Geno Smith, he will be a priority wavier wire option in all other formats.

Author: Jesse Baldwin (@J_Baldwin51)