Georgia Southern University Athletics

2016-17: Played in 11 games, all on special teams … Was on the field for 121 special teams plays … Had one tackle against Ole Miss on the kickoff coverage team … Saw action on at least 14 special teams plays in each of the final six games.

2015-16: Played in 12 games … Was on the field for 36 offensive snaps and 32 special teams plays … Had a 67-yard run against The Citadel … Scored his first career touchdown at Troy … Had two carries late in the win over Bowling Green in the GoDaddy Bowl … Ran for two touchdowns in the Spring Game, including a 45-yarder late in the game.

2014-15: Did not play.

2013-14: Redshirted.

HIGH SCHOOL: Rushed for 6,309 career yards, surpassing Heisman Trophy Winner Herschel Walker’s career high school rushing totals to finish sixth all-time in the state standings … Captured Region 8-4A Offensive Player of the Year and second team all-state honors after a solid senior season … Three-time, all-region, first-team pick … Averaged more than 6.0 yards per carry and nearly 160 rushing yards per game with 1,756 in 2012 … Scored 24 touchdowns as a senior with two receiving scores … An all-state selection by Associated Press, Atlanta Journal-Constitution and Georgia Athletic Coaches Association (GACA) following his junior season … Also named 8-AAA Player of the Year … Ran 100 and 400m races as well as 4X100m relay as a sophomore and junior.

PERSONAL: Born Chaz A. Thornton on October 9, 1994 in Elberton, GA … Son of Efrem and Sandra Thornton … Youngest of three children.

MAJOR: General Studies