WR · LV · #10
Dont'e Thornton Jr.
- Height
- HT 6'5"
- Weight
- WT 205 lbs
- Birth date
- Nov 30, 2002 (age 23.7)
- College
- Tennessee; Oregon
2025 stopped at 11 games; staying on the field is the swing factor.
Dynasty Value Score (DVS)
64
Range 0–196
Based on 2025 production and our 2026 projection
Depth/upside bet — WR role isn't locked starter volume yet.
DVS is our model view, scored on Engine-default half-PPR — not a guaranteed price in your league. Bye weeks and schedule strength are left out on purpose.
2026 Engine Projections
7.7 pts
0.5 PPG · 7.0 games
3.3 rec · 41 rec yds · 0.3 rec TD
Player quality
Why this DVS moved off a raw projection.
Process ×1.00
Process residual (not a second production percentile).
Combine ×1.00
Athletic composite 5.8/10 (RAS-like; fades after year 2).
Org environment ×0.99
Team pass/rush volume vs league — scheme residual, not a second projection.
Quick answer
BuyThornton caught 10 passes for 135 yards in 2025, finishing WR147. He scored about 56% less than his touches said he should. Only 11 games in 2025 — availability is the headline. The 2026 projection is thin — only roster him if you need the upside. Age is on his side — a reasonable buy if the WR role keeps opening up.
2025 fantasy highlights
Half-PPR points
18.5
PPG
1.7
Positional finish
WR147
Key stats
- Rec: 10 (WR138)
- Rec yds: 135 (WR135)
- Rec TD: —
2025: 1.7 PPG actual vs 3.9 expected from usage (11 REG weeks, half-PPR) — underperformed by 56%.
Career (Half-PPR)
| Season | Finish | Half-PPR FP | PPG | Rec | Rec yd | Rec TD | Rush yd | Rush TD | Pass yd | Pass TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | WR147 | 18.5 | 1.7 | 10 | 135 | — | — | — | — | — |
Career arc
Dashed bar is the 2026 Engine projection, not a completed season.
Recent games (2025)
| Week | Half-PPR FP | Opp | Script | Rec | Rush | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 W18 | 0.0 | KC | 58 plays · 45% pass | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 W17 | 2.2 | NYG | 50 plays · 60% pass | 12 · 2 rec | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 W13 | 1.6 | LAC | 41 plays · 56% pass | 11 · 1 rec | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 W12 | 1.9 | CLE | 65 plays · 68% pass | 14 · 1 rec | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 W10 | 0.9 | DEN | 52 plays · 52% pass | 4 · 1 rec | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 W7 | 0.0 | KC | 29 plays · 62% pass | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 W5 | 0.0 | IND | 61 plays · 59% pass | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 W4 | 0.0 | CHI | 52 plays · 40% pass | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 W3 | 3.9 | WAS | 57 plays · 51% pass | 29 · 2 rec | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 W2 | 2.5 | LAC | 62 plays · 69% pass | 20 · 1 rec | 0 | 0 |
Weekly Half-PPR
Hover a week for the gap.
Dashed line is expected Half-PPR from usage.
Those opponents
Pass yards they allowed per game in 2025, vs league. Plus is easier.
- KC-9% · 205 pass yards
- NYG+2% · 230 pass yards
- LAC-13% · 195 pass yards
- CLE-16% · 189 pass yards
- DEN-6% · 212 pass yards
- IND+17% · 263 pass yards
- CHI+6% · 239 pass yards
- WAS+14% · 257 pass yards
Usage and availability
Snap share
2025 offense · 45.3% mean
target share
Hover a week for the share.
Pass-play participation
48.0%
2025· share of the team’s dropback plays this player was on the field for. Presence, not a charted route rate.
Advanced (2025)
- Broken tackles
- 0
- Avg depth of target
- 16.6
- Drop %
- 10.0%
Durability
- 2023—
- 2024—
- 202511 G · 1 Out
- 7.0 projected games — injury history is priced as risk, not a short 2026 slate.
R4 (108 overall) WR · that slot hit at 4.8% in 2010–2023 classes (n=63; contributor 14.3%). Window is the first three NFL seasons.
Next Gen Stats
No Next Gen Stats for this player yet.
Historical comps
Similar age, draft capital, and role — context for outcome bands, not a second DVS.
FAQ
- What is Dont'e Thornton Jr.'s dynasty value on NextDyne?
- Thornton scores 64 out of 10,000. The score blends 2025 production with our 2026 projection. Superflex and TE Premium shift the rankings; the trade calculator shows how.
- What is Dont'e Thornton Jr.'s 2026 Engine Projection?
- We project 0.5 half-PPR points per game for 2026. That rate feeds Value Score — multiply by games and your league’s scoring if you want a season total.
- How are season fantasy points calculated on this page?
- Season totals and the recent game log use Half-PPR so every public profile matches our Engine board. Your league’s scoring shows up inside the app.
- Should I trade for Dont'e Thornton Jr. in dynasty right now?
- Age is on his side — a reasonable buy if the WR role keeps opening up. Run the actual numbers on the dynasty trade calculator before you commit — stance is a starting point, not a price.