Better deep-ball prospect than Worthy; superior tracking and athleticism.

Tyquan Thornton is a better deep threat than Xavier Worthy; he has superior ball-tracking ability and athleticism, making him a more reliable deep-ball receiver. Though Thornton was the worst deep-ball receiver in college by career yards per target on deep passes, he has since developed into a superior ball tracker compared to Worthy; his athleticism and tape improvement make him a better deep-threat option. The source has been a Thornton truther since college and prefers him over Worthy at their respective draft prices.