Shadrach Thornton Signs With CFL Team

Almost a year ago, NC State dismissed their star running back Shadrach Thornton from their football team. Back in May, Thornton signed on with the Oakland Raiders as an undrafted free agent, but was later released. Yesterday, Thorntoon signed a contract with the Ottawa Redblacks, of the Canadian Football League, as an undrafted free agent.

Thornton finished his career at NC State ranked 6th all-time in career rushing yards (2,572), 8th in carries (513), 11th in rushing touchdowns (19), 7th in 100-yard games (9), 12th in career touchdowns (21), and 15th in All-purpose yards (3,076).