Is Bryce Thornton starting?
Bryce Thornton is the projected starter at SS for Florida Gators.
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The Ballhawk
A 4-star recruit out of Milton, ranked #406 nationally coming out of high school. In 2025: 56 tackles, 1 INT, 6 PBU. That's 10% of the team's production at his spot and 92th-percentile production nationally — good for a 89 overall (Great tier).
- Jersey
- #1
- Class
- SR
- Height
- 5'10"
- Weight
- 211 lbs
Career Stats
| Season | Tkl | INT | PD |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 56 | 1 | 6 |
| 2024 | 41 | 3 | 3 |
| 2023 | 34 | 0 | 1 |
Regular-season totals from public sources. Derived splits (completion %, yards per carry, catch rate) aren't available in our current dataset.
Recruiting Profile
- Stars
- ★★★★☆4-star
- Composite
- 0.8933
- National Rank
- #406
- High School
- Milton
- Hometown
- Alpharetta, GA
Why this rating?
On a 84-rated defense; 92th-percentile production (×0.88 for competition level) put them +5 vs unit starters → 89.
2026 projection — based on SP+ (a respected team-efficiency metric; 2026 not published yet, using 2025), 2025 production, recruiting, and the 2026 transfer portal; capped to depth-chart order.
The People's Ratings
Team Role
Depth at SS · Florida Gators
- 1189Bryce ThorntonStarter
- 2965Drake Stubbs
- 3262Lagonza Hayward
Overall ratings blend team strength (SP+), on-field production, and recruiting. Higher = more impactful.