Colorado State fifth-year receiver Tory Horton, who was 35 yards short of setting the Mountain West record for career receiving yards, will miss the rest of the season after being injured in the Rams’ last game, coach Jay Norvell announced Monday.
“I am very sad to announce that Tory Horton will undergo a season-ending procedure from an injury sustained in our game against San Jose State and will not return this season,” Norvell said.
Norvell did not specify Horton’s injury but said he is expected to make a full recovery as he pursues an NFL career.
“I am appreciative of Tory’s loyalty to the staff and for his sacrifice and leadership to CSU,” Norvell said.
“My heart is breaking for Tory Horton. He has always given me everything he has, I’ll always love him for that.” pic.twitter.com/1c0VfrO1Bu
— Jay Norvell (@CoachJayNorvell) October 15, 2024
Horton is coming off his best two games of the season. He combined for 16 catches for 233 yards and a touchdown against Oregon State and San Jose State. The Rams beat San Jose State to improve to 3-2.
“I will continue to be the ultimate teammate and captain for this team and will do whatever I can to help make this a memorable season,” Horton said. “A goal of mine has always been to play on Sundays, and I will make that happen.”
Horton is considered a possible Day 2 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.
The 6-foot-3 Horton had more than 1,100 yards in each of the previous two seasons and finishes his college career with 3,615 yards receiving and 27 touchdown catches.
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