History of Jaycee Horn in Timeline

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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November 26, 1999: Jaycee Horn's Birth

On November 26, 1999, Jaycee Carrington Horn was born. He would grow up to be a professional football cornerback.

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2004: Highest Drafted Cornerback

In 2021, Jaycee Horn's selection as the 8th overall pick made him the highest drafted cornerback from South Carolina, overtaking Dunta Robinson who was drafted 10th overall in 2004.

2012: Highest Drafted Cornerback

In 2021, Jaycee Horn's selection as the 8th overall pick made him the highest drafted cornerback from South Carolina, overtaking Stephon Gilmore who was drafted 10th overall in 2012.

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: U.S. Army All-American Bowl

In 2018, Jaycee Horn played in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl while attending Alpharetta High School.

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.

September 23, 2021: Foot Injury

On September 23, 2021, Jaycee Horn made two combined tackles before exiting a game against the Houston Texans in the third quarter due to a foot injury; the Panthers won 24-9.

September 27, 2021: Placed on Injured Reserve

On September 27, 2021, the Carolina Panthers placed Jaycee Horn on injured reserve after discovering he had fractured his foot.

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.

December 24, 2022: Injury Against the Lions

On December 24, 2022, Jaycee Horn tied his season-high of six combined tackles before exiting during the fourth quarter of a 37–23 win against the Detroit Lions after suffering an injury while tackling wide receiver Josh Reynolds.

December 25, 2022: Broken Wrist Announcement

On December 25, 2022, Carolina Panthers' interim head coach Steve Wilkes announced that Jaycee Horn had suffered a broken wrist and would have to undergo surgery and miss the last two games of the season.

2022: Starting Cornerback

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

January 26, 2023: Frank Reich Hired as Head Coach

On January 26, 2023, the Carolina Panthers hired Frank Reich as their new head coach. Defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero named Horn and Donte Jackson the starting cornerbacks to begin the season.

September 10, 2023: Injury in Season Opener

On September 10, 2023, Jaycee Horn started in the Carolina Panthers' season opener against the Atlanta Falcons and made one tackle before exiting in the first quarter due to an injury.

September 15, 2023: Placed on Injured Reserve

On September 15, 2023, The Carolina Panthers placed Jaycee Horn on injured reserve due to a hamstring injury.

December 2, 2023: Activated Off Injured Reserve

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

January 25, 2024: Dave Canales Hired as Head Coach

On January 25, 2024, the Carolina Panthers announced the hiring of former Tampa Bay Buccaneers' offensive coordinator Dave Canales as their new head coach.

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.