Auburn defender announces transfer on Twitter

Adam Spencer | 8 years ago

A former four-star recruit announced his intentions to transfer from Auburn on Twitter on Sunday morning.

Justin Thomas-Thornton, a 6-foot-5, 230-pound defensive end, will not play for the Tigers in 2016:

Thank you for all the blessings it's been a great two years at this amazing university. Forever Family ?? pic.twitter.com/ga7xdYPPIY

— JT (@JTbigdreams6) June 26, 2016

According to AL.com, Thomas-Thornton was mostly a member of Auburn’s scout team last season.

Thomas-Thornton intends to play at Northwest Mississippi Community College next season.

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