Isaiah Horton WR Texas A&M |
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| Jersey: #7 ROLE: Outside X-Receiver | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 11/02/2026 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2027 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| FORTY time: 4.49 seconds (55%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age: 22.11 DOB: 11/19/2003 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Jersey: #7 | |
| ROLE: Outside X-Receiver | |
| Last Updated: 11/02/2026 | |
| Draft Year: 2027 | |
| Forty time: 4.49 seconds (55%*) | |
| Age: 22.11 DOB: 11/19/2003 | |
| Overall Rating: |
68.1 / 100
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| Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced | ||
| Defense Rating: |
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80% |
| Click the links below to view how player ranks vs other prospects. | ||
| QB Rating When targeted: | 102.5 | |
| Hands: |
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64% |
| Short Receiving: |
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62% |
| Intermediate Routes: |
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68% |
| Deep Threat: |
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69% |
| Blocking: |
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54% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
UDFA
Overall Rank:
#807
Position rank:
#62 (WR)
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| College Games: 50 College Snaps: 1859 | ||
ESPN RATING: 81/100
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247 RATING: 90/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.7 (93%)
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| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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| Jerand Bradley - Kansas State |
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86% |
| Khalil McClain - Troy |
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86% |
| Joseph Ngata - Clemson |
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84% |
Draft Profile: Bio
Isaiah Horton played at Ensworth and Oakland high schools in Tennessee, winning Class 6A titles in 2020 and 2021 on a team that went 29-0. A four-star recruit, he was also a letterman in basketball and baseball.Horton began at Miami, catching one pass in a 2022 redshirt season and 13 in 2023. He broke out in 2024 with 56 catches for 616 yards and five touchdowns. He transferred to Alabama for 2025 and started 11 of 15 games, catching 42 passes for 511 yards and eight touchdowns, including three at Auburn.
His final college stop is Texas A&M in 2026. He has 23 catches for 314 yards and three touchdowns, with a touchdown among four catches for 76 yards against Missouri State and two scores against Arizona State. He caught three passes for 34 yards in the 31-20 loss at Alabama on 24 October.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Caught three touchdowns in one game at Auburn in 2025
- Scored two touchdowns in the September win over Arizona State
- Productive red-zone target with 16 touchdowns over three seasons
- Big, physical receiver who has started at two SEC programs
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Only 23 of his 46 targets have been caught this season
- Lost a fumble in the opener against Missouri State
- Average speed, so he rarely creates separation deep
- Gains little after the catch, with 58 such yards this season
- Missouri held him to two catches for 22 yards
Scouting Report: Summary
Horton is a big, experienced receiver who has produced at three schools. He is a strong red-zone target, with 16 touchdowns over the last three seasons, and he scored three times at Auburn in 2025.However, his speed is average, he does little after the catch, and he has caught only half of his targets this season. He also lost a fumble in the opener.
Overall, Horton is a physical possession receiver with limited explosiveness. He projects as a priority free agent with a shot at a reserve role.
How other scouting services rate Isaiah Horton (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
429.5
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
58.0
*Percentile Ranking in Player's Position Group (NFL Combine Historical Data): This percentile reflects how a player's specific statistics rank
in comparison to historical performances at the NFL Combine, specifically within their position group. A higher percentile indicates a better performance.
For instance, being in the 90th percentile for a particular stat means the player outperformed 90% of their peers in that category.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.