Malik Thornton

Former Putnam County standout Malik Thornton recently announced that he’s transferring to Samford University after playing the last three seasons at the University of the Cumberlands. CONTRIBUTED

Former Putnam County standout Malik Thornton recently announced that he’s transferring to Samford University after playing the last three seasons at the University of the Cumberlands. CONTRIBUTED

Former Putnam star Malik Thornton transfers to Samford

Lance McCurley
Thursday, May 29, 2025
Former Putnam County football standout Malik Thornton has found his new college home.Last November, Thornton entered the transfer portal after three seasons at the University of the Cumberlands. He announced last week that he is transferring to Samford University for his final year of eligibility.
Malik Thornton has spent the past three seasons playing in Kentucky at the University of the Cumberlands. COURTESY OF UNIVERSITY OF THE CUMBERLANDS ATHLETICS

Malik Thornton has spent the past three seasons playing in Kentucky at the University of the Cumberlands. COURTESY OF UNIVERSITY OF THE CUMBERLANDS ATHLETICS

Former War Eagle Malik Thornton enters transfer portal

Lance McCurley
Thursday, December 19, 2024
Malik Thornton announced late last month via his X (Twitter) account that he is leaving the University of the Cumberlands to enter the transfer portal. The former Putnam County High School standout has played for the Patriots for the last three years.
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