Justin Horton NFL Draft

2015 (Junior)

Played in all 11 games … 21 total tackles, 12 solo, 3 sacks, 2 forced fumbles, 4.5 tackles for loss … recovered a fumble for a touchdown against Delaware

2014 (Junior):

• Played in one game … awarded a medical redshirt

2013 (Sophomore):

• Played in 10 games
• Recorded 22 tackles (nine solo, 13 assists)
• Had 1.5 tackles for loss

2012 (Freshman):

• Played in 10 games and recorded seven tackles (four solo, three assists)
• Had two tackles against Webber International
• Rushed for 23 yards on a fake punt against Dayton

High School:

• Was three-year starter at East Ridge under coach Luther O’Hara
• Team was regional runner his senior season
• As a senior, had 105 tackles and 11 sacks and was team captain

Personal:

• Born Feb. 25, 1994, in Miami, Fla.
• Son of Glenn and Judy-Ann
• Had one brother, Jamel
• Major is sociology

Horton is an intriguing small-school prospect. Athletic on par with D1 prospects he possesses good size with explosiveness in his game. He showed that ability at the Gridiron Showcase with four sacks during a scrimmage.

Playing defensive end at Jacksonville he’ll transition into an outside linebacker at the next level. Competes hard and chases the ball. Versatile and has been able to display the knack to shed blocks. A good motor he is always around the ball.

Natural strength to take on blocks he can hold his own on the edge and push the pocket. Developmental prospect who has the mental make-up and physical attributes to gain attention of NFL and CFL teams.