Zach Horton

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Zach Horton
Indiana Hoosiers–No. 44
Position Tight end
ClassSenior
Personal information
Born: Roanoke, Virginia, U.S.
Height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight252 lb (114 kg)
Career history
College
High school Lord Botetourt (Daleville, Virginia)
Career highlights and awards

Zach Horton is an American football tight end for the Indiana Hoosiers. He previously played for the James Madison Dukes.

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Early life and high school

Horton attended Lord Botetourt High School in Daleville, Virginia. Coming out of high school, he was rated as a three-star recruit and held offers from schools such as Navy, Army, Air Force, Eastern Michigan, Coastal Carolina, William and Mary, James Madison, Richmond, VMI, Elon, Furman, Chattanooga. [1] [2] Horton committed to play college football for the James Madison Dukes. [3] [4]

College career

James Madison

As a freshman in 2021, Horton appeared in eight games where he did not record any receptions. [5] In 2022, he received playing time as backup tight end, where he hauled in 13 receptions for 159 yards and two touchdowns. [6] In week five of the 2023 season, Horton had a breakout game, hauling in three receptions for 116 yards and two touchdowns, as he helped the Dukes to a 31-23 win over South Alabama. [7] Horton had a breakout 2023 season as James Madison's starting tight end, where he recorded 27 receptions for 275 yards and six touchdowns, where for his performance he was named first-team all-Sun Belt Conference. [8] After the conclusion of the 2023 season, Horton entered his name into the NCAA transfer portal. [9] [10]

Indiana

Horton transfered to play for the Indiana Hoosiers. [11] [12] He entered the 2024 season as the Hoosiers' starting tight end. [13]

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References

  1. ↑ Anderson, Robert. "H.S. football: Northside DE/TE Zach Horton commits to play at James Madison". The Roanoke Times. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
  2. ↑ Madia, Greg (26 May 2020). "Northside TE Horton Pledges To JMU". Rivals.com. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
  3. ↑ Harper, Catie (26 May 2020). "Northside TE Horton Pledges To JMU". Daily News-Record. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
  4. ↑ "3-star recruit from Roanoke commits to JMU football". WHSV.com. 23 May 2020. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
  5. ↑ Fleischman, Noah (20 July 2023). "Fresh Faces Join Standout Horton In Tight Ends Room". Daily News-Record.
  6. ↑ Fleischman, Noah (30 March 2023). "Horton Looks To Build Off Last Season, This Time In Deep TE Room". Daily News-Record. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
  7. ↑ Hephner, Jackson (24 November 2023). "Zach Horton makes an impact on JMU's offense, on and off the field". The Breeze. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
  8. ↑ Niziolek, Michael. "Why Indiana football's new starting tight end Zach Horton is a trusted addition". The Herald-Times. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
  9. ↑ "JMU's Zach Horton enters transfer portal". WHSV.com. 6 December 2023. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
  10. ↑ Harper, Catie. "JMU Loses Star Tight End, But Has Personnel To Bounce Back". Daily News-Record. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
  11. ↑ Browning, Zach (15 November 2024). "For tight end Zach Horton, 'there's more to life than just football'". Rivals.com. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
  12. ↑ Schumann, Mike (20 April 2024). "Watch: IU football transfer tight end Zach Horton Q&A". The Daily Hoosier. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
  13. ↑ Browning, Zach (2 October 2024). "Tight end Zach Horton essential to Indiana's B1G-leading rushing attack". Rivals.com. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
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