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Eli Thornton

Arkansas
Eli Thornton

Eli Thornton

Defensive Line
2027 Class
6'4" Height
300 Weight
Valley View School
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Eli
Thornton DL
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2027
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6'4"
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300
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Valley View
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AR
Eli Thornton , the Arkansas commit, is undoubtedly the top defensive tackle in Arkansas. He’s a D1 talent...
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Eli Thornton is a 6'4" Defensive Line in the 2027 class. Thornton attends Valley View in Arkansas. Thornton's Player Profile was created on December 21, 2024. Subscribe to Prep Redzone to see where Eli Thornton is ranked and what our scouts have written about them.

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Eli
Thornton DL
Class
2027
Height
6'4"
Weight
300
HS
Valley View
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AR
Top Defensive Linemen Prospects Heading Into 2026
Eli Thornton , the Arkansas commit, is undoubtedly the top defensive tackle in Arkansas. He’s a D1 talent...
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2027
Height
6'4"
Weight
300
HS
Valley View
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AR
Top 20 Arkansas Defensive Tackles
Eli Thornton is an Arkansas commit who held tons of P4 offers. He effectively utilizes his power, upfield...
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Thornton DL
Class
2027
Height
6'4"
Weight
300
HS
Valley View
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AR
NEW 2027 RANKINGS: How Does the Defensive Line Class Look?
Eli Thornton continues his rise after an active 2025 season. He’s a prospect to add to the recruiting...
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2027
Height
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Valley View
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AR
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Eli Thornton also received a gameday invite from Austin Peay. He’s been on the rise this off-season. He...
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Eli Thornton Eli Thornton Eli Thornton 6'4" | 300 lbs | DL Valley View | 2027 State AR , the Arkansas commit, is undoubtedly the top defensive tackle in Arkansas. He’s a D1 talent with elite size within the interior. He effectively utilizes his power, upfield burst, and hand placement to create leverage off the snap and win against 1v1s. This combination enables him to engage and extend, and generate pressure in the pocket.

Senior season ⏭️⏭️ @ValleyViewFB @seanasu2000 @bentleyjhart ‼️ pic.twitter.com/Q7kXXP0Svx

— Eli Thornton (@EliThornton27) July 10, 2026

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Eli Thornton Eli Thornton Eli Thornton 6'4" | 300 lbs | DL Valley View | 2027 State AR is an Arkansas commit who held tons of P4 offers. He effectively utilizes his power, upfield burst, and hand placement to create leverage off the snap and win against 1v1s. This combination enables him to engage and extend, and generate pressure in the pocket.

Staying Home 🔴🐗⚪️ @RazorbackFB #Committed #AGTG pic.twitter.com/yeUJnf3TWL

— Eli Thornton (@EliThornton27) April 26, 2026

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Eli Thornton Eli Thornton Eli Thornton 6'4" | 300 lbs | DL Valley View | 2027 State AR continues his rise after an active 2025 season. He’s a prospect to add to the recruiting board. He effectively utilizes his power, upfield burst, and hand placement to create leverage off the snap. This combination enables him to engage and extend, and generate pressure in the pocket.

Note – 3.5 GPA

Eli Thornton ( c/o 2027) 6’3” 305 lbs Defensive Tackle ‼️‼️
Junior Season Highlights 🔥🔥@ValleyViewFB @CoachCamMurray @seanasu2000

24 Tackles 🔥
18 TFL’s ‼️
4 sacks 🔥
25+ QB Pressures ‼️ pic.twitter.com/bvXZYlMhcO

— Eli Thornton (@EliThornton27) November 18, 2025

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Eli Thornton Eli Thornton Eli Thornton 6'4" | 300 lbs | DL Valley View | 2027 State AR also received a gameday invite from Austin Peay. He’s been on the rise this off-season. He effectively utilizes his power, upfield burst, and hand placement to create leverage off the snap. This combination enables him to engage and extend, and generate pressure in the pocket. Thornton is a prospect to watch throughout 2025.

Note – 3.5 GPA

Thank you @Blake_Littman for the game day invite! @GovsFB pic.twitter.com/VbTM6qDspa

— Eli Thornton (@EliThornton27) August 26, 2025

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Event Results

  • Arkansas Stock Up Showcase

    Arkansas Stock Up Showcase

    01/19/2025

    40 Yd #1
    5.50
    40 Yd #2
    5.50
    Shuttle #1
    5.51
    Shuttle #2
    4.83
    Broad #1
    7'2"
    Broad #2
    7'2"
    L-Drill #1
    8.50
    L-Drill #2
    8.30
    Vertical #1
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Top Defensive Linemen Prospects Heading Into 2026

Top Defensive Linemen Prospects Heading Into 2026

Colton Edwards • July 15, 2026

Arkansas HSFB: 2026 All-Offense vs All-Defense (VOTE)

Arkansas HSFB: 2026 All-Offense vs All-Defense (VOTE)

Colton Edwards • July 10, 2026

NEW 2027 RANKINGS: How Does the Defensive Line Class Look?

NEW 2027 RANKINGS: How Does the Defensive Line Class Look?

Colton Edwards • June 12, 2026

Ranking Risers 2027 June Edition

Ranking Risers 2027 June Edition

Tom Tabler • June 9, 2026

Top 20 Arkansas Defensive Tackles

Top 20 Arkansas Defensive Tackles

Colton Edwards • May 12, 2026

Recruiting News and Notes

Recruiting News and Notes

Tom Tabler • April 26, 2026

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Committed on 04/27/2026
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Purdue Purdue
Vanderbilt Vanderbilt
Wyoming Wyoming
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Lindenwood (MO) Lindenwood (MO)

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