Ancient Boston College defensive back Omar Thornton committed to Miami out of the NCAA transfer portal, On3 has learned. He spent two seasons with the Eagles.
In two seasons, Thornton had 111 tackles, 11.5 tackles for loss, two sacks, one interception, one pass deflection and five forced fumbles. He forced four in 2025.
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As a member of the 2024 class, Thornton was a three-star recruit from Davie (Fla.) American Heritage B/D, according to the Rivals Industry Ranking. He was the state’s No. 197 overall prospect, the class’ No. 152 defensive back and the class’ No. 1,540 overall prospect.
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Thornton joins a Miami team fresh off a run to the College Football Playoff national championship game. He is sure to contribute to a fierce defense.
“Whoever excluded us is never part of the equation” head coach Mario Cristobal said ESPN Laura Rutledge. “They never will be as long as I have the chance to be the head coach of Miami. The noise outside will never exist. The guys inside decided they were going to come to work every day and find a way to bring great energy, great enthusiasm and find a way to be 1-0.”
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As for Thornton’s old school, Boston College struggled mightily in 2025. The Eagles went 2-10 in Bill O’Brien’s second season. This included a 10-game losing streak, winning only their first game of the season against Fordham and their final against Syracuse.
But Thornton remains in the conference and will look to help Miami return to the College Football Playoff in 2026. The championship race continues.
