Reece Horn Explained

Reece Horn
Current Team:Vienna Vikings
Number:17
Position:Wide receiver
Birth Date:1 February 1993
Birth Place:Carmel, Indiana
Height Ft:6
Height In:3
Weight Lb:222
High School:Cathedral (Indianapolis, Indiana)
College:Indianapolis
Undraftedyear:2016
Pastteams:
Highlights:
  • All-GLVC First-team (2013, 2014, 2015)
  • GLVC Offensive Player of the Year (2014)
  • GLVC Special Teams Player of the Year (2015)
  • AFCA All-America (2015)
  • D2CCA All-America First-team (2015)
  • D2Football.com All-America First-team (2015)
  • Italian Football League Champion (2017)
  • TSL champion (2021)

Reece Horn (born February 1, 1993) is an American football wide receiver for the Vienna Vikings of the European League of Football (ELF). He played college football at University of Indianapolis. He spent time in camp with three NFL teams, the Tennessee Titans, Miami Dolphins, Cincinnati Bengals, as well as with the CFL and other North American leagues. In Europe, Horn also played for the Vienna Vikings in the 2018 Austrian Football League and the Milano Seamen in the 2017 Italian Football League, both teams moved in 2021 to the new European League of Football which also revived old NFL Europe team logos. In June, 2022 Horn joined the ELF Frankfurt Galaxy, and returned for a full 2023 season.

College career

Horn played at the University of Indianapolis from 2012 to 2015. He played in 48 career games, recording 272 catches for 3,562 yards and 31 touchdowns.[1]

Professional career

Tennessee Titans

Horn went undrafted in the 2016 NFL draft. On June 3, 2016, Horn signed with the Tennessee Titans. On August 28, 2016, Horn was released by the Titans.

Milano Seamen

In 2017, Horn signed with Milano Seamen in the Italian Football League. He had 62 receptions, 1,142 yards, and 12 touchdowns for the season in 11 games. The Seamen won the Italian Bowl championship game over the rival Rhinos Milano.

Vienna Vikings

On December 30, 2017, Horn signed with the Vienna Vikings of the Austrian Football League (AFL). In the 2018 season with Vienna, Horn had 50 receptions, 771 yards, 14 Touchdowns in 12 games. The Vikings lost to the Swarco Raiders Tirol in the 2018 Austrian Bowl (AFL) championship game.

Memphis Express

In 2019, Horn joined the Memphis Express for the season. He had 28 catches on 42 targets, 429 yards, and one touchdown in 7 games played.

Miami Dolphins

On April 9, 2019, Horn signed with the Miami Dolphins. Horn produced a touchdown reception in his only preseason action. On August 31, 2019, Horn was released by the Dolphins.[2]

Tampa Bay Vipers

Horn was drafted with the 60th pick in the 8th round of the 2020 XFL Draft by the Tampa Bay Vipers of the XFL.[3] He had 27 receptions, 240 yards, and one touchdown. He had his contract terminated when the league suspended operations on April 10, 2020.[4]

Horn signed with the Linemen of The Spring League in May 2021. He led the team to win the league championship as the top receiver. [5]

Cincinnati Bengals

Horn was signed by the Cincinnati Bengals on July 26, 2021.[6] He was waived on August 16, 2021.[7]

Calgary Stampeders

Horn signed with the Calgary Stampeders of the CFL on February 1, 2022.[8] Horn was released by the Stampeders during final roster cuts on June 4, 2022.[9]

Frankfurt Galaxy

Horn was signed by the Frankfurt Galaxy of the European League of Football during the 2022 season. In the final 8 games Horn played in the regular season, he had 39 receptions for 683 yards and 11 touchdowns. The Galaxy finished the season with an 8-4 record. Horne played the full 2023 season. He finished the season with 61 receptions for 875 yards and 8 Touchdowns in 12 games.

Vienna Vikings (second stint)

On May 29, 2024, Horn signed with the Vienna Vikings of the European League of Football. [10]

Career Pro statistics

Year Team Games Receiving RushingFumbles
GP GS Rec Yds Avg Lng TD Att Yds Avg Lng TD Fum Lost
MS11 1162 1,142 18.474 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
VV12 1250 771 15.455 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
MEM8 728 429 15.339 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
TB5 4 27 240 8.924 1 0 000 0 0 0
FGY8 8 39 683 17.566 11 0 000 0 0 0
FGY121261875 14.35380 000 0 0 0
Total 56542674,14015.574 470 0 00 0 0 0

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Further reading

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Reece Horn - Football. UIndy Athletics.
  2. Web site: Breaking down the Miami Dolphins 2019 roster cuts.
  3. Web site: Reece Horn drafted by XFL's Tampa Bay Vipers. December 11, 2019.
  4. News: Condotta, Bob . XFL suspends operations, terminates all employees, but Jim Zorn says he has hopes league will continue . SeattleTimes.com . April 10, 2020 . January 3, 2021.
  5. TheSpringLeague . First look at the #TSLLinemen roster at #TSL2021! . 1389342402733912070 . May 3, 2021 . June 22, 2021.
  6. Web site: Bengals Sign WR Reece Horn. Bengals.com. July 26, 2021.
  7. Web site: Bengals Waive Horn, Lees And Wells. Bengals.com. August 16, 2021. August 16, 2021. August 16, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210816151256/https://www.bengals.com/news/bengals-waive-horn-lees-and-wells. dead.
  8. News: The Calgary Stampeders have signed the following players. stampeders.com . February 1, 2022 . February 1, 2022.
  9. News: Cutdown tracker:Teams announce their final cuts. cfl.ca . June 4, 2022 . June 4, 2022.
  10. News: Former NFL-wideout Reece Horn signs with Vienna Vikings . europeanleague.football . May 29, 2024 . June 6, 2024.