Jaycee Horn - South Carolina Star Moving North on Draft Boards

By: Hussam Patel

Another NFL Legacy player in this draft, defensive back Jaycee Horn is the son of former Pro Bowl WR Joe Horn. Jaycee is a big, long, athletic, physical, and aggressive corner who is willing to match up on any receiver who lines up across from him. He can also play press man and zone coverage, which is a necessity in today's NFL. 

Watching Jaycee Horn... I can't tell you how many times #7 has flashed. In coverage and just running the alley. Played a lot of single high in base and nickel in sub. That's someone to watch. What year is he? pic.twitter.com/OtliKJPC15

— Crocky (@eric_crocker) February 16, 2021

Horn started off as a nickel back, giving him early access to what the NFL could be like his freshman year. He consistently made plays both in the run and pass game and as a blitzer. That type of versatility is a valuable commodity in today’s NFL, as offenses value the ability to manufacture and manipulate space more and more frequently.

Keep your eyes on @jayceehorn_10... cornerback at the of the screen, #1. This is why box scores can lie. With a free release, stays patience and transitions smoothly on the whip route. Ball never has a chance to be thrown. Horn is super smooth for a 6-1 205 pound corner. pic.twitter.com/bishgIjJWJ

— Ryan Roberts (@RiseNDraft) May 28, 2020

His best game was against Auburn’s Seth Williams, and he dominated that game. His confidence shined that game, and he really put himself into the national spotlight. With quick feet and fluid hips for a larger cornerback of his size, the Gamecock defender is able to stay in phase with most outside receivers throughout their routes, giving up minimal separation. 

Jaycee Horn's game vs. Auburn is one of the most fun cornerback tapes you will ever watch. pic.twitter.com/8fmSbdnWpM

— Marcus Mosher (@Marcus_Mosher) February 11, 2021

He is very physical at the catch point, excelling at using his length to close passing windows and playing through receivers’ hands. Horn is not the kind of ball-hawk who offenses fear to test, his production saw him nab his only interception his final season. Part of this is due to his use in man coverage, which often keeps him from looking in the backfield, but he also needs to improve his ability to track the ball in the air.

I think one of the things Jaycee Horn needs work on is to stop being so grabby. Gets called for PI here, but on this rep I like the patience with his feet and fluidity. He also does a nice job make a play on the ball. pic.twitter.com/LeglW3Am7m

— Jared Feinberg (@JRodNFLDraft) February 18, 2021