Thornton

Nate Thornton

  • Award
    Football Offensive Performer of the Week
  • Week Of
    11/7/2022
  • Sport
    Football
  • School
    Monmouth College
  • Year
    Junior
  • Position
    Wide Receiver
  • Hometown
    Peoria, Illinois
  • High School
    Limestone
Nate Thornton had a big day for the Scots in the 39-31 win over Ripon on Saturday. Despite 30 MPH winds, Thornton hauled in six catches for 94 yards and three scores. His first catch was a 44-yard touchdown to put the Scots on top 6-0. Later in the first quarter he had a 4-yard TD catch for a 12-0 Monmouth lead. He hauled in a 3rd TD catch, from 22-yards out, right before halftime to put Monmouth back on top 19-16. Thornton leads the MWC with 869 receiving yards and 11 TD while ranking 2nd in receptions (49).