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Georgia linebacker John Thornton accepts preferred walk-on offer

John Thornton

John Thornton II announced he will continue his football career at the University of Alabama as a preferred walk-on.

Thornton is a product of Pacelli High School in Columbus, Georgia.

The 2023 recruit held offers from Lane College, McPherson College, Missouri S&T, Millsaps College and other college football programs. He finished last season with 104 Tackles, a blocked punt, three tackles for loss and a sack in 10 games

The 6-foot-1, 205-pounder was a thumper as a senior, who stopped ball carriers’ momentum upon contact.

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Justin Smith is the Director of Recruiting for Touchdown Alabama Magazine. You can follow him on Twitter, via @Jdsmith31Smith

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