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Former Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver Jimmy Horn Jr. was drafted by the Carolina Panthers during the sixth round of April’s NFL draft with the 208th overall pick.

NFL News / Last Word On Sports / June 16

Panthers 'Underrated' Rookie Ready to Dominate In 2025

Carolina Panthers rookie wide receiver Jimmy Horn has impressed throughout the offseason, and one writer believes the Colorado product will outplay his draft capital and make an immediate impact for Bryce Young and company.

Carolina Panthers' Jimmy Horn Jr. Fined By Coach During Mic’d Up Debut

Former Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver Jimmy Horn Jr. is already off to an electric start with the Carolina Panthers—thanks to both his blazing speed and his infectious personality.

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College Football News / Athlon Sports / June 13

Jimmy Horn Jr. Makes Feelings Clear About How Coach Prime Runs the Colorado Program

Carolina Panthers rookie Jimmy Horn Jr. is a former Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver and recently showed his appreciation for Coach Prime. Horn, 22, played two seasons under Pro Football Hall of Famer Deion Sanders from 2023-24 and made solid contributions to the team's progression.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / June 13

Panthers' potential Day 3 gem ranked among NFL's top-5 underrated rookies

The Carolina Panthers are hoping to get the most out of one of their Day 3 picks in this year's NFL Draft. Jimmy Horn Jr. was drafted in the sixth round by the Panthers out of Colorado, and he was the second receiver taken by Carolina in the draft after Tetairoa McMillan was chosen with the No.

College Football News / Colorado Buffaloes on SI / June 6

Former Colorado Buffalos Shedeur Sanders, Jimmy Horn Jr. To Reunite In NFL Preseason

A battle of former Colorado Buffaloes teammates will have a national audience over the summer. Quarterback Shedeur Sanders and the Cleveland Browns will meet wide receiver Jimmy Horn Jr.

NFL News / Last Word On Sports / June 5

'We’re Just Rehabbing Him' – Panthers Breakout Rookie Suffers Ill-Fated Injury

Carolina Panthers rookie wide receiver Jimmy Horn has been one of the team’s biggest winners during offseason practices, but an injury could slow down his impressive offseason.

Panthers WR Jimmy Horn Jr. Injury Update After Missed Practice

Carolina Panthers rookie wide receiver Jimmy Horn Jr. is dealing with a hamstring injury. According to head coach Dave Canales, Horn missed Carolina's practice on Tuesday, but isn't expected to miss much time. "He's got a hamstring that we're managing right now, so we're just rehabbing him," Canales told reporters.

Jimmy Horn Jr. Injury Update Amid Carolina Panthers' OTAs, Missed Practice

Carolina Panthers sixth-round draft pick and former Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver Jimmy Horn Jr. is currently dealing with a hamstring injury ahead of his rookie season in the NFL.

What Steve Smith Sr. said about Jimmy Horn Jr., Carolina Panthers’ impressive rookie WR, ‘he checks the boxes’

The Carolina Panthers drafted wide receiver Jimmy Horn Jr. in the sixth round of the 2025 NFL draft. So far, he has been blowing those in attendance away with his performance at camp.

College Football News / Colorado Buffaloes on SI / May 26

Jimmy Horn Jr.'s Emotional NFL Draft Weekend, Carolina Panthers Selection Released

A fan favorite throughout his two years with the Colorado Buffaloes, wide receiver Jimmy Horn Jr. realized a major life goal last month when the Carolina Panthers selected him in the sixth round of the 2025 NFL Draft.

College Football News / Carolina Panthers on SI / May 12

Panthers rookie Jimmy Horn Jr. makes a promise about his best asset on the field

The Carolina Panthers picked Jimmy Horn Jr. in the sixth round of the NFL draft, closing out their class with the Colorado wide receiver. As the final pick in a pretty deep class (the Panthers made eight total picks), it might be easy to overlook Horn Jr.

Panthers’ rookie unexpectedly announces he 'manifested' Carolina move

Jimmy Horn Jr. hasn’t even unpacked all his bags in Charlotte, but he’s already talking like someone who’s home. The rookie wideout, drafted by the Carolina Panthers in the sixth round, made it clear this city wasn’t just another stop on his NFL journey—it’s the destination he wanted all along.

College Football News / Carolina Panthers on SI / May 10

Jimmy Horn Jr. preferred to land with Panthers over any other NFL team

There are a lot of new faces in the building this weekend for the Carolina Panthers at rookie minicamp. In addition to the 11 picks they made in the 2025 NFL draft and the 19 undrafted free agents they signed afterwards, a couple dozen more tryout players are also competing, hoping to land a spot on the team's 90-man offseason roster.

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NFL News / Athlon Sports / May 9

ESPN analyst has unexpected choice for Carolina Panthers’ 2025 hidden gem

When ESPN’s Louis Riddick highlights a sixth-round pick as a future starter, you pay attention. And if you’re a Carolina Panthers fan, Jimmy Horn Jr. is officially on your radar.

Panthers sign WR Tetairoa McMillan, five other draft picks

Most of the Panthers’ draft class has been signed in advance of the team’s rookie minicamp. Six of the eight players selected during last month’s event have put pen to paper, per a team announcement.

Carolina Panthers select speed threat Jimmy Horn Jr. at pick 208

When you’re rebuilding a team around a young quarterback, speed kills — and the Carolina Panthers may have just added a secret weapon in the sixth round of the 2025 NFL Draft.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / April 27

Colorado’s Jimmy Horn Jr. drafted by Carolina Panthers

When Jimmy Horn Jr.’s phone lit up on Day 3 of the 2025 NFL Draft, it wasn’t just a personal dream realized — it was a proud moment for Buffaloes Nation.

Scouting report for Carolina Panthers’ versatile sixth-round weapon Jimmy Horn Jr.

It’s been a draft of balance for general manager Dan Morgan and the Carolina Panthers. The club has made eight selections, four on offense and four on defense.

2025 NFL draft: Panthers select Colorado wide receiver with 208th overall pick

With what will likely be their final pick of the 2025 NFL Draft, the Carolina Panthers selected Colorado wide receiver Jimmy Horn Jr. Horn started out at South Florida, where he quickly became one of the top receivers in the American Athletic Conference, hauling in a combined 67 receptions for 959 yards and four touchdowns.

College Football News / 5 GOATs / April 26

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.

College Football News / NFL Analysis Network / April 22

Who is Jimmy Horn Jr.? Colorado Buffaloes receiver flying under the radar in the 2025 NFL draft

The Colorado Buffaloes played the majority of the 2024 season in a spread offense with four wide receivers. Among them was Jimmy Horn Jr., flying under the radar in a stacked group of pass catchers.

College Football News / Last Word On Sports / March 30

2025 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Jimmy Horn Jr., Colorado

Jimmy Horn Jr. had some massive moments in his time at Colorado, but how does his full NFL scouting report look? More 2025 NFL Draft Profiles 5’8” 174 lbs Playing his first two collegiate seasons with the South Florida Bulls, Jimmy Horn Jr.

College Football News / Los Angeles Rams on SI / January 29

The Rams Need to Add Jimmy Horn Jr to Their Draft Boards

Speed kills. Everyone knows that to be true. One of the biggest reasons Colorado had a successful season in 2024 was due to the speed of Jimmy Horn Jr.

College Football News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / September 6

Jimmy Horn Jr. is Colorado's Secret Superstar

The Colorado Buffaloes have a superstar duo that shines as bright as any other pairing of players in the country. Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter are two of the most electrifying players in the sport of college football.

College Football News / Ralphie Report / September 5

Jimmy Horn Jr. breaks down his huge performance in Buffs’ Week 1 win

Despite most of the national attention focusing on Travis Hunter’s huge game in the Buffs’ season opening win over North Dakota State – which, tbh, is kinda hard to blame them for – it was actually Jimmy Horn Jr who let the team in receiving yards that night.