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Thornton is rail-thin at 181 pounds and has small hands (8-1/4th), but he also stands over 6-2 and is the fastest player in the draft. He’s one of the quickest, too: His 10-yard split was a blazing 1.41 seconds, meaning he’s getting to top speed in a hurry. He also doesn’t turn 22 until August.
According to Pro Football Focus, Thornton caught nine passes thrown over 20 yards in 2021. His average depth of target was over 15 yards, and he had just three drops.
I really don't get it. Fastest WR, quickest WR, great hands (3 drops), great size at closer to 6'3'' than 6'2'', long arms like randy moss...he even graded out as the best blocker, productive. Great release at the line. Smart. Uses his body well. I see him leaping for catches all over the field. But oh his hands are small so yeah 6th rounder. lolz.
I can only conclude it was a bunch of group think gone wrong...a couple of draftnicks graded him low and the everybody else went along like lemmings. Thank goodness Bill doesnt give a f, i mean this is a no brainer. Since when is the above...fastest, quickest, tallest, long arms, great hands, best blocker, smart, wants to work, and productive... not a top pick?
Last edited by anatta; 05-06-2022 at 12:14 AM.