Career Timeline of Jaycee Horn: Major Achievements and Milestones

How Jaycee Horn built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Jaycee Horn is a professional American football cornerback currently playing for the Carolina Panthers in the NFL. He was drafted eighth overall by the Panthers in the 2021 NFL Draft after playing college football at the University of South Carolina. Horn is the son of former NFL wide receiver Joe Horn.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2014: Highest Draft Pick Since Jadeveon Clowney

In 2021, being drafted as the 8th overall pick, Jaycee Horn became the highest draft pick from South Carolina since Jadeveon Clowney in 2014.

2018: Freshman All-Southeastern Conference

In 2018, as a true freshman at South Carolina, Jaycee Horn started 10 of 11 games and had 45 tackles with two sacks and was named freshman All-Southeastern Conference.

2019: Sophomore Season at South Carolina

In 2019, during his sophomore year, Jaycee Horn started all 12 games for South Carolina, recording 40 tackles and one sack.

November 16, 2020: Opted Out of Season

On November 16, 2020, Jaycee Horn opted out of the remainder of the season following the dismissal of former head coach Will Muschamp, focusing on preparation for the 2021 NFL draft.

2020: Return to South Carolina

In 2020, Jaycee Horn returned to South Carolina as a starter.

June 15, 2021: Signed with Panthers

On June 15, 2021, Jaycee Horn signed a fully guaranteed four-year, $21.11 million contract with the Carolina Panthers, including a $12.71 million signing bonus.

September 12, 2021: Regular Season Debut

On September 12, 2021, Jaycee Horn made his professional regular season debut in the Carolina Panthers' home opener against the New York Jets, recording a season-high three combined tackles during a 19-14 victory.

September 19, 2021: First Career Interception

On September 19, 2021, Jaycee Horn recorded his first career interception on a pass thrown by Jameis Winston to Juwan Johnson during a game against the New Orleans Saints, which the Panthers won 26-7.

2021: Preparation for the 2021 NFL draft

In 2021, Jaycee Horn prepared for the NFL draft.

2021: NFL Draft

In 2021, Jaycee Horn was drafted eighth overall by the Carolina Panthers in the NFL draft, after playing college football for the South Carolina Gamecocks.

2021: Drafted by Carolina Panthers

In 2021, Jaycee Horn was selected by the Carolina Panthers in the first round (8th overall) of the NFL draft, making him the first cornerback and defensive back drafted that year.

September 25, 2022: Interception Against the Saints

On September 25, 2022, Jaycee Horn made two combined tackles, had a season-high three pass deflections, and intercepted a pass thrown by Jameis Winston to Chris Olave during a 22–14 victory against the New Orleans Saints.

2022: Starting Cornerback

In 2022, Jaycee Horn was named the No. 1 starting cornerback for the Carolina Panthers, alongside Donte Jackson.

December 2, 2023: Activated Off Injured Reserve

On December 2, 2023, Jaycee Horn was activated off of injured reserve.

April 26, 2024: Fifth-Year Option Exercised

On April 26, 2024, the Carolina Panthers exercised the fifth-year option on Jaycee Horn's rookie contract for one-year, $12.37 million.

September 15, 2024: Interception Against the Chargers

On September 15, 2024, Jaycee Horn made six combined tackles, had a season-high two pass deflections, and intercepted a pass thrown by Justin Herbert to wide receiver Ladd McConkey during a 3–26 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers.

November 24, 2024: First Career Sack

On November 24, 2024, Jaycee Horn made six solo tackles and recorded his first career sack for a 12-yard loss on Patrick Mahomes during a 27–30 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.

March 10, 2025: Contract Extension

On March 10, 2025, Jaycee Horn signed a four-year, $100.00 million contract extension with the Panthers that includes $72.00 million guaranteed, $46.70 million guaranteed upon signing, and an initial signing bonus of $28.40 million.