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2026 Football Roster

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20 Jalen Thornton

  • Position Defensive Back
  • Height 5-10
  • Weight 170
  • Class Junior
  • Major Kinesiology
  • Hometown Altadena, Calif.
  • High School Pasadena HS / Pasadena CC

Biography

THIS YEAR: Junior cornerback Jalen Thornton begins his first season at Azusa Pacific after spending time at Pasadena City College … Figures to compete for a starting berth at cornerback, and at the very least see significant time on the field.

JUNIOR COLLEGE: Attended Pasadena City College off and on from 2018-22 … Played football for Head Coach Robert Tucker … Competed at cornerback and free safety for the Lancers during the 2019 and 2021 seasons … Appeared in 19 games and totaled 29 tackles, including 11 solo stops and 18 assists … Also recorded 1.5 tackles for loss, 3 pass breakups and 1 fumble recovery … In 2021, appeared in 11 games and totaled 21 tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss, and 3 pass breakups … Lone interception of career came in the final minute of his final game at PCC, a 28-21 victory over Santa Ana … In 2019, appeared in 8 games and totaled 8 tackles and 1 fumble recovery.


HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated from Pasadena (Calif.) High in 2018 … Played football for Head Coach Dajaun Shamburger … Competed at cornerback for the Bulldogs in the Pacific League.


PERSONAL: Born Sept. 23, 2000, in Inglewood, Calif. … Parents are Ishmial and Leticia Thornton … Has 1 brother (Kaden) … Godfather, Arthur Thomas, played basketball at Arizona State … Cousin, Trevon Sidney, played football at USC … Majoring in Kinesiology … Hopes to coach football … Enjoys sports analytics, gaming, anime and comedy.

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