2016 Furman Football Roster
Biography
2015 — Sat out the first four games before returning to see action in the final seven contests...finished the campaign with 19 tackles, including three for-loss...had three, five-tackle outings: versus S.C. State (17-3 win), The Citadel, and season finale at Wofford.
2014 — Fashioned a solid first season of action, earning playing time in 11 games and posting three starts...registered six tackles and a pair of sacks in his collegiate starting debut came against Presbyterian...had five and four-tackle performances in starts the next two weeks versus South Carolina State and Western Carolina...credited with five stops and a sack against VMI....finished the campaign with 30 tackles and 3.5 sacks.
2013 — Member of scout team.
High School: 2013 graduate of Creekside (5A) High School...football coach was Johnny White...played defensive tackle and nose guard....credited with 60 tackles, including 10 for-loss, six sacks and three forced fumbles in 2012...twice earned second team all-region honors...participated in Georgia-Florida All-Star Game in Boca Raton, Fla., and Atlanta Area All-Star Game.
Personal: Full name is DeAndre Thornton, Jr....born September 7, 1995...mother is Toni Thornton...health sciences major.
Statistics
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Historical Player Information
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2012Freshman
DL
6'0"
275 lbs
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2013Redshirt Freshman
DT
6'1"
287 lbs
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2014Redshirt Sophomore
DT
6'1"
270 lbs
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2015Redshirt Sophomore
DT
6'2"
284 lbs
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2016Redshirt Junior
DT
6'1"
258 lbs
