This article was originally published on www.si.com/nfl/raiders as One Raiders Veteran "Has Sent a Message" During Training Camp.

The Las Vegas Raiders drafted wide receiver Dont'e Thornton in the fourth round of the 2025 NFL draft and the rookie has been turning heads at training camp. Here's more information on the young wide receiver.

During a red-zone drill, starting quarterback Geno Smith found rookie wideout Dont'e Thornton Jr. for a touchdown. Thornton Jr. has been among the biggest surprise performers at training camp. Considered a raw route runner coming out of Tennessee, Raiders digital reporter Levi Edwards noted that his route tree has been expanding.