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    Malik Thornton

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    Samford Bulldogs
    • Samford Bulldogs
    • #21
    • Cornerback
    • Class
      Senior
    • HT/WT
      1.83 m, 74 kg
    • Birthplace
      Eatonton, GA
    • Status
      Active

    2025 season stats

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