Jimmy Horn Jr. wasn’t supposed to be a headline, especially not this soon.
When the Carolina Panthers drafted the undersized wide receiver out of Colorado in the sixth round, the expectation was to give him time. Time to learn the playbook, adjust to NFL speed, and develop behind veterans.
But injuries — mainly to Jalen Coker and veteran David Moore — as well as the AdamThielen trade, opened the door, and Horn’s relentless preparation did the rest. Now, the opportunity he has been waiting for is turning into production.