An athletic receiver who can cause matchup problems with his size ... Has been a contributor throughout his career.
2011 (Junior): Played in every game and caught four passes ... Had a season and career long catch and run of 56 yards in the season opener vs. Louisiana.
2010 (Sophomore): Played in all 13 games, including special teams action ... Lone reception went for six yards in the opener against Washington State.
2009 (Freshman): Saw action in all 13 games ... Caught four passes for 43 yards ... Had an eight-yard reception in his first college game against No. 13 Georgia ... Also had catches against Texas (nine yards), Colorado (18 yards) and Ole Miss (eight yards).
2008: Redshirt.
High School: A heavily decorated tight end prospect with excellent speed for his position ... Listed by Texas Football Magazine as a top-10 prospect at the position and a top 300 player in Texas ... A SuperPrep all-region selection ... All-district pick ... Listed by Scout.com as the No. 100 prospect in Texas ... Rivals placed him No. 36 among America's tight ends and No. 87 in Texas, regardless of position ... Senior season numbers included 32 catches for 438 yards with five touchdowns... Caught 26 passes as a junior for 339 yards with one touchdown ... Cowboys and Nebraska, among others, battled for his signature ... Did not play football as a high school freshman or sophomore ... A member of the All-East Texas team.
Personal: Born Jan. 26, 1990, in Henderson, Texas ... Son of Diane Mitchell and Calvin Horton ... Uncle is former Raiders tight end Ricky Dudley ... Has a brother, Derek ... Education major.
Horton's Career Receiving Stats
Year G Rec. Yds. Avg. TD Long Avg./G
2009 13 4 43 10.8 0 18 2.6
2010 13 1 6 6.0 0 6 0.5
2011 13 4 101 25.2 0 56 7.8
Career 39 9 150 16.7 0 56 3.8
