Former wide receiver and New Orleans Saints legend Joe Horn earned four Pro Bowl selections over his decorated 12-year NFL tenure. But none of the four probably felt as good as his son’s first.
Carolina Panthers cornerback Jaycee Horn was officially named to the 2025 Pro Bowl Games on Thursday. The former eighth overall pick has played a career-high 15 games here in 2024—while also having recorded bests in combined tackles (68), tackles for a loss (five), sacks (2.0) and passes defensed (13).
Horn spoke to reporters about the honor following this afternoon’s practice and revealed the touching moment he had with his father Joe—who was the first person he called up with the news . . .
Panthers corner Jaycee Horn said his dad, former NFL wide receiver Joe Horn, cried to learn his son made his first Pro Bowl. pic.twitter.com/QFDn7HCFIJ
— David Newton (@DNewtonespn) January 2, 2025
Horn—Joe, that is—played in the NFL from 1996 to 2007. He amassed 603 receptions for 8,744 yards and 58 touchdowns.