Carolina Panthers select Jimmy Horn Jr. in 6th round of 2025 NFL Draft

Former Colorado wide receiver Jimmy Horn Jr. was drafted by the Colorado with the No. 208 overall pick in the sixth round of the 2025 NFL Draft. His pro career now begins.

Horn began his career at South Florida in 2021, playing two years with the Bulls. He transferred to Colorado in 2023 to play under Deion Sanders. He had consistent production throughout his college career.

Horn had career highs across the board in 2023, catching 58 passes for 567 yards and six touchdowns. Over the course of his career, he had 162 catches for 1,967 yards, 11 touchdowns and 11.9 yards per catch.

As a member of the Class of 2021, Horn was a four-star recruit out of Sanford (Fla.) Seminole, according to the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. He was the No. 53 overall prospect in the state, the No. 55 wide receiver in the class and the No. 372 overall prospect in the class.

What NFL Draft analysts are saying about Jimmy Horn Jr.

NFL.com’s Lance Zierlein evaluated Horn going into the draft. Originally, he projected Horn to be a sixth or seventh round selection.

“Horn is small but competitive and has the speed to make teams pay attention,” Zierlein wrote of Horn. “The target rate and production dipped in 2024, but the hands and catch consistency were vastly improved from 2023. He needs to prove he can uncover against a more athletic and physical brand of coverage in the league.

“Horn catches in traffic without hesitation and has the wiggle and gas to hit a big play once it is in his hands. The size and durability will concern teams, but he’s fast and fearless, which will appeal to squads looking to stretch the field from the slot.”