Dylan Horton Explained

Dylan Horton
Current Team:Houston Texans
Number:92
Position:Defensive end
Birth Date:21 August 2000
Birth Place:Frisco, Texas, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:4
Weight Lb:275
High School:Frisco
College:New Mexico (2018–2019)
TCU (2020–2022)
Draftyear:2023
Draftround:4
Draftpick:109
Pastteams:
Status:Active/NFI
Statseason:2023
Statlabel1:Total tackles
Statvalue1:13
Statlabel2:Sacks
Statlabel3:Forced fumbles
Statlabel4:Fumble recoveries
Statvalue4:1
Statlabel5:Pass deflections
Statlabel6:Interceptions
Statlabel7:Touchdowns
Pfr:HortDy00

Dylan Samuel Horton (born August 21, 2000) is an American professional football defensive end for the Houston Texans of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at New Mexico and TCU.

Early years

Horton grew up in Frisco, Texas and attended Frisco High School, where he played safety on the football team. He initially committed to play college football at SMU.[1] Horton flipped his commitment to New Mexico during his senior year following the departure of SMU head coach Chad Morris.[2]

College career

Horton began his college career playing for the New Mexico Lobos. The New Mexico coaching staff moved him from safety to outside linebacker.[3] Horton played in 17 games over the course of two season. Following the end of the season he entered the NCAA transfer portal.[4]

Horton ultimately transferred to TCU. He was granted waiver to play immediately by the NCAA.[5] Horton was moved from linebacker to defensive end in his first season playing for the Horned Frogs.[6] He became a starter in 2021 and led the team with nine tackles for loss and tied for the team lead with four sacks.[7] Horton was named honorable mention All-Big 12 Conference as a senior.[8] He had four sacks, a forced fumble, and broke up a pass in TCU's 51-45 win over Michigan in the 2022 Fiesta Bowl.[9]

Professional career

Horton was drafted by the Houston Texans in the fourth round with the 109th pick of the 2023 NFL draft.[10]

On November 22, 2023, Horton announced he was stepping away from football due to a personal health matter, and was placed on the non-football illness list.[11] [12] He was diagnosed with Stage IV Hodgkin lymphoma in December, which entered remission in March 2024. Horton completed radiation therapy in May.[13]

On July 18, 2024, Horton was placed on the Active/Non-football injury or illness (NFI) list.[14]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Holland . EJ . August 2, 2017 . Frisco safety Dylan Horton commits to SMU . January 3, 2023 . Dallas Morning News.
  2. Web site: Holland . EJ . February 6, 2018 . Ex-SMU pledge, Frisco DB Dylan Horton commits to New Mexico . December 29, 2022 . Dallas Morning News.
  3. Web site: How TCU built a CFP-worthy roster without relying on 5-stars and top-ranked classes. Sam. Khan Jr.. The Athletic. December 31, 2022. January 3, 2023.
  4. Web site: Four Lobo football players could be on their way out. Albuquerque Journal. December 31, 2019. December 29, 2022.
  5. Web site: TCU's Marcel Brooks and Dylan Horton granted waivers from NCAA. Jeremy. Clark. 247Sports.com. September 4, 2020. January 3, 2023.
  6. Web site: TCU football: Dylan Horton's path to starting defensive end. Fort Worth Star-Telegram. September 9, 2021. December 29, 2022.
  7. Web site: TCU DE Dylan Horton, WR Quentin Johnston, CB Tre'Vius Hodges-Tomlinson among CFB 'freaks'. Dallas Morning News. August 10, 2022. December 29, 2022.
  8. Web site: TCU football dominates All-Big 12 selections. Jeremy. Clark. 247Sports.com. December 1, 2022. January 3, 2023.
  9. Web site: Sonny Dykes and Max Duggan lead TCU to the CFP national championship game. Dave. Wilson. ESPN.com. December 31, 2022. January 3, 2023.
  10. Web site: Texans select TCU DE Dylan Horton with Pick 109 . HoustonTexans.com. April 29, 2023.
  11. Web site: Bien-Aime . DJ . Texans' Horton steps away due to health issue . ESPN.com . 2023-11-22 . 2024-07-28.
  12. Web site: November 23, 2023 . Houston Texans Transactions (11-23-2023) . 2024-07-28 . HoustonTexans.com.
  13. News: Bien-Aime. DJ. Texans' Dylan Horton rings bell after final cancer treatment. ESPN.com. May 16, 2024. May 16, 2024.
  14. Web site: July 18, 2024 . Houston Texans Transactions (07-18-2024) . 2024-07-28 . HoustonTexans.com . en-US.