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Dec 31, 2023 · December 31, 2023. By. Mike Asti. The end of the year marks the end of one chapter in the life WVU defensive lineman Jalen Thornton. He decided to finish out 2023 by confirming that the rumors about his career as a Mountaineer being over were true.
Nov 15, 2023 · LEGENDARY LEGACY. WVU's Jalen Thornton stands in the shadow of his dad, Hall of Famer John Thornton. By Bob Hertzel | For The Times West Virginian. Nov 15, 2023. West Virginia defensive lineman...
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Played in eight games; added depth on the defensive lineSeason-high 37 defensive snaps at Texas TechRegistered 14 special teams snaps at Iowa State and had 13 at Oklahoma StateTied his career high in tackles, with two at Texas TechAdded depth on the defensive line; used extensively on special teamsPlayed in 12 games, saw action on more than 200 plays, including 72 defensive snapsSeason-high 23 defensive snaps and 16 on special teams against BaylorRegistered three solo tackles for the seasonPlayed in 10 games, adding depth on the defensive line; used on special teamsSaw action on 168 plays, including 81 on defenseUsed on a season-high 35 plays at Oklahoma State, including 23 on defenseAssisted on five tackles, including a season-high two against Eastern KentuckyA two-way lineman at Indian Hill for coach Tony ArcuriEarned All-Ohio Division IV First Team honors as a senior, and was a third-team member as a juniorTeam captainHelped lead Indian Hill to a 9-3 overall record, 6-1 mark in the Cincinnati Hills Conference and the second round of the state playoffsSon of John and Allison ThorntonFather was a two-time All-Big East and Sports Network All-America First Team performer playing for Hall of Fame coach Don Nehlen at West Virginia and had a 10-year NFL career with the Tennessee Tit...One of two children (1 brother)Will graduated with his bachelor’s degree in sport management in August 2023Nov 24, 2021 · Gold and Blue Nation. Jalen Thornton embracing his WVU journey: “it’s been everything and more” by: Anjelica Trinone. Posted: Nov 23, 2021 / 08:09 PM EST. Updated: Nov 23, 2021 / 08:09 PM EST. Legacy player forging his own path in Morgantown. Football is in the DNA of the Thornton family. More specifically, WVU football.
Nov 15, 2023 · ... Jalen Thornton Making His Own WVU Legacy. Top Sports. Nov 15, 2023. BOB HERTZEL. WV News. West Virginia University’s Jalen Thornton delivers a hit to UCF quarterback John Rhys Plumlee...
Dec 17, 2018 · December 17, 2018. By. Christopher Hall. West Virginia commit Jalen Thornton recently took an official visit to Morgantown. The 6-1 240-lb defensive end had many offers but there was only one place he knew he belonged. “West Virginia was always at the top.” Explained Jalen. “Anyone that knows me and my family knows that.
Cincinnati, OH. Status. Active. 2023 season stats. SOLO. 4. SACK. 3. FF. 0. INT. 0. View the profile of West Virginia Mountaineers Defensive Lineman Jalen Thornton on ESPN. Get the latest news,...