Tory Horton WR Colorado State | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Tory Horton WR Colorado State
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| ROLE: Outside X-Receiver | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 04/24/2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.45 seconds (69%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ROLE: Outside X-Receiver | |
| Last Updated: 04/24/2024 | |
| Draft Year: 2025 | |
| 40 time: 4.45 seconds (69%*) | |
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| Overall Rating: | 84.0 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced | ||
| Defense Rating: |
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73% |
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| QB Rating When targeted: | 96.9 | |
| Hands: |
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77% |
| Short Receiving: |
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83% |
| Intermediate Routes: |
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83% |
| Deep Threat: |
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85% |
| Blocking: |
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70% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
2nd - Mid
Overall Rank:
#46
Position rank:
#7
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| College Games: 45 College Snaps: 2167 | ||
ESPN RATING: 71/100
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247 RATING: 82/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.2 (85%)
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Draft Profile: Bio
Tory Horton from Washington Union High School was rated a 3-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 3-star grade by 247 Sports. After high school, Horton opted to join Nevada.In 2020 as a freshman Horton saw action in 9 games for the Wolf Pack as he made 20 receptions for 336 yards for an average of 16.8 yards per reception, with 5 TDs, and QB rating when targeted of 111.5.
As a sophomore in 2021 he played 12 games and had 52 catches for 659 yards for an average of 12.7 yards per catch, with 5 TDs, and an elite QB rating when targeted of 127.2.
After season's end Horton transferred to Colorado State where as a junior in 2022 he played 12 games and hauled in an elite 71 catches for an elite 1131 yards for an average of 15.9 yards per catch, with 8 TDs, and QB rating when targeted of 100.2.
As a senior in 2023 he played 12 games and had an elite 96 catches for an elite 1144 yards for an average of 11.9 yards per catch, 8 TDs, and QB rating when targeted of 95.5.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- When used downfield, Horton shows the ball-tracking skills and hand-eye coordination to make the adjustment on underthrown balls and back-shoulder throws.
- A savvy, natural pass-catcher with reliable hands and very good focus. Snatches the ball out of the air and shows the concentration to make acrobatic catches look easy.
- He’s extremely dangerous in the open field, showing the vision and creativity to run through entire defenses.
- Tracks the ball well downfield and shows good ball skills, including the ability to go up and high-point it in contested-catch situations.
- Often used on deep routes, getting separation down the sideline or over the middle on crossing routes by extending his arms rather than pure speed.
- Horton shows good initial quickness off the line of scrimmage, and he has enough strength to be able to consistently escape the jam at the next level. He’s a coordinated hands catcher who effectively tracks the ball downfield.
- He accelerates quickly and possesses good straight-line speed. Horton shows solid ball-tracking skills and body control downfield, able to adjust to the off-target throw.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Horton lacks the twitch to create consistent separation, and despite his size and ability to track the ball downfield, Horton isn’t great on contested catches.
- While he has the athleticism to be a catch-and-run threat, he never seemed comfortable catching, gathering, and transitioning to a runner.
- His playing speed is less than elite. Horton won’t run past defenders like he did at the college level.
How other scouting services rate Tory Horton (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
51.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
14.0
*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.