Dont’e Thornton used all four years of his collegiate eligibility, playing two years in Oregon for the Ducks before moving on to the University of Tennessee to join the Volunteers. Las Vegas snatched him up at No. 108 in the fourth round.

Thornton was a part-time starter during all four seasons, never having started more than four games in any one campaign. Often deployed as a third wide receiver, his primary objective will be to stretch the field as he has a limited route tree, according to NFL.com. The Raiders harkened back to their late owner, Al Davis, with the selection. His eyes would have surely lit up when Thornton blazed his way to a 4.30 40-yard dash en route to the sixth-highest athleticism score among wide receivers at the combine.

The Raiders seem to know they have a raw wide receiver prospect in Dont’e Thornton. They had previously drafted receiver Jack Bech in Round 2, and still currently roster Jakobi Meyers, Tre Tucker, and tight end Brock Bowers catching passes from Geno Smith.

The lanky 6-foot-5 Thornton finishes his college career with 65 catches for 1,426 yards (a 21.9 average) and 10 trips to the endzone. He could be deployed in specialty packages as well as being a return option when the players break camp.

Author: Sam Schneider (@BuyAndSellYou)