Dont'e Thornton announces he is entering the transfer portal

Oregon wide receiver Dont’e Thornton (2) hauls in a touchdown pass as Washington linebacker Dominique Hampton (7) tries to defend during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Andy Nelson)

Oregon Ducks wide receiver Dont’e Thornton announced on social media Monday night he is entering the transfer portal.

Respect my decision! 🖤 #FreeMacc @Hayesfawcett3 @GradeFatz @CoachLester18 pic.twitter.com/bTuWMQNzsA

— Macc11🥷🏿 (@IamDTJ11) November 29, 2022

The 6-5 205-lb native of Baltimore, MD was a former four-star prospect in the class of 2021. He finishes his two seasons in Eugene with 26 receptions for 542 yards and 3 touchdowns.

BREAKING: Oregon WR Dont’e Thornton Jr. tells me he will enter the Transfer Portal.

The 6’5 205 WR from Baltimore, MD was ranked as a Top 75 player in the 2021 Class.

He held a total of 28 offers including Auburn, Penn State, and others.https://t.co/y8hhYgWtxN pic.twitter.com/NZSb8zY6db

— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) November 29, 2022

Thornton was a Penn State commit at one point in his recruitment before ultimately choosing Oregon. He also had offers from Auburn, and others.

The Oregonian’s James Crepea notes Thornton’s departure leaves Oregon with eight scholarship receivers with two additional incoming recruits in the 2023 class.

Oregon finished the regular season 9-3 but lost both rivalry games against Washington and Oregon State as well as a season-opening defeat to Georgia. The Ducks were No. 9 in the College Football Playoff rankings and await their new ranking in Tuesday night’s CFP rankings release, and will learn their bowl game fate on Sun., Dec. 4th.