Dylan Horton

Dylan Samuel Horton (born August 21, 2000) is an American football defensive end who currently plays for the TCU Horned Frogs. He previously played for the New Mexico Lobos.

Dylan Horton
Horton in 2023
TCU Horned Frogs – No. 98
PositionDefensive end
ClassSenior
Personal information
Born: (2000-08-21) August 21, 2000
Frisco, Texas
Height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight275 lb (125 kg)
Career history
College
High schoolFrisco High School
(Frisco, Texas)

Early life and high school

Horton grew up in Frisco, Texas and attended Frisco High School, where he played safety on the football team. He initially committed to play college football at SMU.[1] Horton flipped his commitment to New Mexico during his senior year following the departure of SMU head coach Chad Morris.[2]

College career

Horton began his college career playing for the New Mexico Lobos. The New Mexico coaching staff moved him from safety to outside linebacker.[3] Horton played in 17 games over the course of two season. Following the end of the season he entered the NCAA transfer portal.[4]

Horton ultimately transferred to TCU. He was granted waiver to play immediately by the NCAA.[5] Horton was moved from linebacker to defensive end in his first season playing for the Horned Frogs.[6] He became a starter in 2021 and led the team with nine tackles for loss and tied for the team lead with four sacks.[7] Horton was named honorable mention All-Big 12 Conference as a senior.[8] He had four sacks, a forced fumble, and broke up a pass in TCU's 51-45 win over Michigan in the 2022 Fiesta Bowl.[9]

References
  1. "Frisco safety Dylan Horton commits to SMU". Dallas Morning News. August 2, 2017. Retrieved January 3, 2023.
  2. "Ex-SMU pledge, Frisco DB Dylan Horton commits to New Mexico". Dallas Morning News. February 6, 2018. Retrieved December 29, 2022.
  3. Khan Jr., Sam (December 31, 2022). "How TCU built a CFP-worthy roster without relying on 5-stars and top-ranked classes". The Athletic. Retrieved January 3, 2023.
  4. "Four Lobo football players could be on their way out". Albuquerque Journal. December 31, 2019. Retrieved December 29, 2022.
  5. Clark, Jeremy (September 4, 2020). "TCU's Marcel Brooks and Dylan Horton granted waivers from NCAA". 247Sports.com. Retrieved January 3, 2023.
  6. "TCU football: Dylan Horton's path to starting defensive end". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. September 9, 2021. Retrieved December 29, 2022.
  7. "TCU DE Dylan Horton, WR Quentin Johnston, CB Tre'Vius Hodges-Tomlinson among CFB 'freaks'". Dallas Morning News. August 10, 2022. Retrieved December 29, 2022.
  8. Clark, Jeremy (December 1, 2022). "TCU football dominates All-Big 12 selections". 247Sports.com. Retrieved January 3, 2023.
  9. Wilson, Dave (December 31, 2022). "Sonny Dykes and Max Duggan lead TCU to the CFP national championship game". ESPN.com. Retrieved January 3, 2023.
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