Attended Rochester High School where he was a standout player helping his team win consecutive state championships – even sealing the victory with an interception on the final play in his junior year
Horton went on to play for the University of Cincinnati, where he started his sophomore year and was named to the Big East Preseason All 3rd team
He played for four years with the Bearcats and was a key player on the defensive side of the ball with the flexibility to play in the box and in the secondary
After receiving his degree in communications, he went on to play professionally in the AFL. After playing, this coach has used his degree and football experience to help mentor & educate young men on & off the field