Breakout Star: Jaycee Horn’s First Pro Bowl Selection Marks New Era in NFL Career
Carolina Panthers fans finally have something to celebrate in a challenging season. Fourth-year cornerback Jaycee Horn, a player who has battled injuries and adversity since being drafted eighth overall in 2021, earned his first Pro Bowl nod as one of the NFC’s top four cornerbacks for the 2025 Pro Bowl Game.
A Comeback Season for the Ages
After playing just 20 games in his first three seasons due to injuries, Horn has turned his 2024 campaign into a showcase of durability and skill. Playing in 16 of 17 games this season, Horn has become a cornerstone of a Panthers defense riddled with setbacks, including the season-long absence of star defensive tackle Derrick Brown. Horn’s advanced stats tell the story: he ranks second among cornerbacks in incompletion percentage (minimum 70 targets) and has allowed the sixth-fewest yards on receptions in the same category.
A Glimmer of Hope for the Panthers
Horn has been a rare bright spot in a season where the Panthers’ defense is 38 points away from breaking the NFL record for most points allowed. Still, his consistent play—68 tackles, 13 pass deflections, and an interception—offers hope for the team’s future. “I’m excited to get back next year and stack them up,” Horn said.
