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Nigel Mitchell-Thornton Scout.com Headlines:
Four signed early with UT
Here's a look at them
-by InsideTennessee.com Feb 4, 2009
Georgia All-Stars - Video Review
A look back at some of the top players from Georgia's North South All-Star Game.
-by Scout.com Jan 6, 2009
GA LB Impressed With Coach Kiffin
Defensive background and NFL pedigree among the many positives that stand out
-by Scout.com Dec 2, 2008
Mitchell-Thornton Discusses Fulmer, Future
GA LB shares his thoughts on Coach Phil Fulmer's stepping down and what's next
-by Scout.com Nov 3, 2008
Nigel Mitchell-Thornton Talks Tenn.
Commitment updates his status.
-by Scout.com Oct 2, 2008
Operation IA: Nigel Mitchell-Thornton
Breakdown of Vols latest commit
-by Scout.com Aug 2, 2008
Mitchell-Thornton Commits
Tennessee adds their second commit of the day.
-by Scout.com Aug 1, 2008
A Leader Emerges
Nigel Mitchell-Thornton has four schools in mind, but one school has eased ahead.
-by Scout.com Aug 1, 2008
Recruiting: Mitchell-Thornton Has Options
Georgia linebacker lists Tennessee, OSU, Stanford and Mississippi State as favs
-by GoPokes.com Jul 16, 2008
Nebraska, Michigan Showing Interest
Stephenson High's Nigel Mitchell-Thornton hearing from several elite programs.
-by NoleDigest.com Jul 13, 2008
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Nigel Mitchell-Thornton
Ht: 6-2 Wt: 210
Position: LB
Year: Class of 2009
High School: Stephenson HS
(Stone Mountain, GA)
College: Tennessee

2009 Scout.com HS Football Rankings (full list):
Pos: MLB Pos Rank: #29 Pos Rating:

Scout.com Player Evaluation:
STRENGTHS
 Aggressiveness
 Athleticism
 Size
AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT
 Foot Quickness
 Pass Coverage Skills
Has emerged as one of the top LB in the state. Has very good size, is aggressive and plays hard. Has put on a good bit of weight but still has range, so he should stay at LB. Runs well and is not a match-up liability. Very poised and plays through adversity. Will excel at the collegiate level and could be a special-teams standout early--Burke Hayes


Biography:
Mitchell-Thornton recorded 119 tackles, 10 tackles for a loss, three sacks and three interceptions. He was voted 5A First Team All-State by the GSWA and AJC.

A linebacker / defensive end for his Stephenson team, Mitchell-Thornton had 102 tackles, six sacks, and 12 tackles for loss as a junior.

Schools of Interest:
SchoolInterest LevelOffer? Attended Camp?Visit DateSigned LOI?
Tennessee Verbal Yes   None
Georgia Tech No Interest Yes   None  
Marshall No Interest Yes   None  
Mississippi State No Interest Yes   None  
North Carolina State No Interest Yes   None  
Oklahoma State No Interest Yes   None  
Stanford No Interest Yes   None