Tory Horton injury: Jay Norvell gives unfortunate diagnosis on star Colorado State WR
Colorado State wide receiver Tory Horton will be out for the rest of the 2024 season. Head coach Jay Norvell announced as such on Monday, with Horton suffering a knee injury on Saturday against San Jose State. A big blow for the Rams midway through their campaign.
“Colorado State coach Jay Norvell announced star WR Tory Horton will be out for the remainder of the season with a knee injury that he suffered on Saturday,” ESPN’s Pete Thamel said via X. “He finishes 35 yards short of all-time Mountain West receiving record.”
Horton was in his fifth and final year of college football, playing the past three with Colorado State. His career began with another Mountain West program by signing with the Nevada Wolf Pack coming out of high school. His impact has been prevalent for both schools, producing from the time he was a true freshman.
Fifty career games have resulted in 265 receptions for 3,615 yards and 27 touchdowns for Horton. Back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons have taken place while at Colorado State and the same was hoped for heading into 2024.
As Thamel mentioned, the injury came right as Horton was set to make conference history. Just 35 yards were needed to break the all-time Mountain West receiving record, truly being one of the best receivers the league has ever seen.
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“I am very sad to announce that Tory Horton will undergo a season-ending procedure from an injury sustained in our game against San Jose State and will not return the season,” Norvell said in a statement.
“This will end the career of the two-time captain and one of the best players in Colorado State and Mountain West history. He was on the brink of accomplishing several career milestones at CSU and the Mountain West, including just 35 yards short of becoming the all-time Mountain West receiving yards leader.
“His injury is season-ending but he will fully recover and have his chance at the next level with the National Football League.
“I am appreciative of Tory’s loyalty to the staff and his sacrifice and leadership to CSU.”