Jaycee Horn is an American football cornerback currently playing for the Carolina Panthers in the NFL. Drafted eighth overall in 2021, he played college football at the University of South Carolina. He is the son of former NFL wide receiver Joe Horn, who also played in the NFL during the 1990s and 2000s.
On November 26, 1999, Jaycee Carrington Horn was born. He later became a professional football cornerback.
In 2021, being the 8th overall pick made Jaycee Horn the highest drafted cornerback from South Carolina, overtaking Dunta Robinson who was drafted 10th overall in 2004.
In 2021, being the 8th overall pick made Jaycee Horn the highest drafted cornerback from South Carolina, overtaking Stephon Gilmore who was drafted 10th overall in 2012.
In 2021, being the 8th overall pick made Jaycee Horn the highest draft pick from South Carolina since Jadeveon Clowney in 2014.
In 2018, Jaycee Horn played in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl and signed to play college football at the University of South Carolina.
In 2018, as a true freshman at South Carolina, Horn started 10 of 11 games, recorded 45 tackles and two sacks, and was named freshman All-Southeastern Conference.
In 2019, Horn started all 12 games for South Carolina, recording 40 tackles and one sack.
On November 16, 2020, following the dismissal of head coach Will Muschamp, Jaycee Horn opted out of the remainder of the season to prepare for the 2021 NFL draft.
In 2020, Jaycee Horn returned to South Carolina as a starter.
On June 15, 2021, Jaycee Horn signed a four-year, $21.11 million contract with the Carolina Panthers, including a $12.71 million signing bonus, and was named a starting cornerback.
On September 12, 2021, Jaycee Horn made his professional regular season debut for the Carolina Panthers against the New York Jets, recording a season-high three combined tackles in a 19-14 victory.
On September 19, 2021, Jaycee Horn recorded his first career interception against the New Orleans Saints.
On September 23, 2021, Jaycee Horn suffered a foot injury during a game against the Houston Texans.
On September 27, 2021, Jaycee Horn was placed on injured reserve after fracturing his foot.
In 2021, Jaycee Horn focused his attention towards preparation for the NFL Draft.
In 2021, Jaycee Horn was drafted eighth overall by the Carolina Panthers in the NFL draft.
In 2021, Pro Football Focus ranked Jaycee Horn as the second-best cornerback in the draft, highlighting his potential in the NFL.
On September 25, 2022, Jaycee Horn intercepted a pass thrown by Jameis Winston during a game against the New Orleans Saints.
On December 24, 2022, Jaycee Horn tied his season-high in tackles before exiting the game against the Detroit Lions due to an injury.
On December 25, 2022, interim head coach Steve Wilkes announced that Jaycee Horn had suffered a broken wrist and would miss the last two games of the season.
In 2022, Jaycee Horn was named the No. 1 starting cornerback for the Carolina Panthers alongside Donte Jackson.
On January 26, 2023, the Carolina Panthers hired Frank Reich as their new head coach.
On September 10, 2023, Jaycee Horn started in the Carolina Panthers' season opener but exited in the first quarter due to an injury.
On September 15, 2023, the Carolina Panthers placed Jaycee Horn on injured reserve due to a hamstring injury.
On December 2, 2023, Jaycee Horn was activated off of injured reserve.
On January 25, 2024, the Carolina Panthers announced the hiring of Dave Canales as their new head coach.
On April 26, 2024, the Carolina Panthers exercised the fifth-year option on Jaycee Horn's rookie contract.
On September 15, 2024, Jaycee Horn intercepted a pass thrown by Justin Herbert during a game against the Los Angeles Chargers.
On November 24, 2024, Jaycee Horn recorded his first career sack, for a 12-yard loss, on Patrick Mahomes during a game against the Kansas City Chiefs.