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Sep 1, 2026
Thornton remains an upside speed player. He made the roster again and now needs the year-two jump the club openly expects: fewer rookie hiccups, cleaner routes, and more plays that punish defenses for respecting his stride.
Strengths: Rare runway speed, a vertical-stretching profile, and a second straight roster spot in a competitive young group.
Weaknesses: Still needs more polished routes, stronger all-around consistency, and tangible production beyond the promise of his athletic traits.
