San Diego Athletics

USD: Second year player will compete with the defensive line unit at tackle... Last year appeared in 6 games and totaled 10 tackles, 1 sack, 1 forced fumble and 2 fumble recoveries... In season final against UC Davis, Thorne totaled 6 tackles with 1 forced fumble. High School: Prepped at Coronado HS where he played for Coach Bud Mayfield... Senior year named 2nd Team All-CIF for both offense and defense... Totaled 94 tackles and 8.5 QB sacks... Junior year totaled 80 tackles and 10 sacks on way to being named 1st Team All-Central League... Also lettered in baseball. Personal: Born on July 24, 1989 in San Diego, CA... Parents are Mary Ellen & George Thorne of Coronado... Chose USD for great academics, athletics and location... Also recruited by Columbia, Idaho State and UC Davis... Notes he enjoys playing slow pitch softball and bronzing. Major: Undeclared.