Jimmy Horn Jr. is a talented wide receiver who has made significant contributions to the Colorado Buffaloes football team. Before transferring to Colorado, he played for the South Florida Bulls, where he showcased his skills and athleticism.
Horn has been recognized for his impressive performances on the field, earning praise from coaches and scouts alike. But how has he impacted his NFL Draft stock at the East-West Shrine Bowl?
Jimmy Horn Jr. Gets Praise From Deion Sanders Jr.
Horn has been a star player lately during Shrine Bowl practices, dazzling scouts and coaches with his talent. “The world finally gets to see what I see in practice DAILY… the greatness of Jimmy Horn Jr.,” said Deion Sanders Jr., son of Colorado coach Deion Sanders.
The World finally gets to see what I see in practice DAILY… the greatness of Jimmy Horn Jr
— Deion Sanders Jr (@DeionSandersJr) January 27, 2025
Horn’s performance at the Shrine Bowl has impressed NFL scouts, with some comparing his potential to that of 2024 Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter.
Putting him in the same sentence as that of Hunter shows the high regard in which Horn’s skills are held.
The wide receiver also shared how playing under the tutelage of Coach Prime has helped him, establishing a strong bond.
“I’m a little bit shy. I was kind of camera shy, but the more they brought the cameras around, they got me more comfortable with the cameras.”
Colorado playmaker Jimmy Horne Jr. on the big lights in Boulder, making the most of opportunities, Shedeur Sanders leadership, and more from the Shrine Bowl. pic.twitter.com/fcQ3U4e3pN
— TURRON DAVENPORT (@TDavenport_NFL) January 24, 2025
“Just talked to an NFL scout here at the Shrine Bowl practice, and Jimmy Horn Jr. is a guy they like a lot,” said a reporter about the Colorado athlete.
Horn’s Journey to the NFL Combine
Horn’s journey to this point has been characterized by perseverance and commitment. The wide receiver walked right onto the Colorado squad and established himself as a vital member of Coach Prime’s roster. He showed his dependability and consistency on the field in 2024 by being one of just two Buffaloes players to start every game.
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Horn made important contributions all season long, playing as a receiver and on special teams. After an amazing 2024 season with the Buffs, Horn earned an invitation to the prestigious East-West Shrine Bowl. Scouts saw his speed, versatility, and playmaking ability on both offense and special teams as a desired factor that several NFL franchises could use.
Scouts have observed that Horn possesses strength and the ability to play through contact, qualities highly valued in the modern NFL. The Colorado wide receiver is one of many names to watch as the football community prepares for the 2025 NFL Draft.
