Jimmy Horn Jr.

Career StatsD-

Year	Team	GP	Rec	Yards	TD
Career		13	11	108	—
2025		13	11	108	0

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

The Panthers secured excellent value by locking up Jimmy Horn Jr. at just $1.1M annually over four years, earning a solid B CVI for what amounts to a classic developmental steal. Horn's depth piece production tier aligns perfectly with his bargain-basement salary, giving Carolina meaningful upside on a player who could easily outperform this modest investment. At his age, Horn sits in the sweet spot where teams can afford to be patient with his development while reaping the rewards if he takes the expected leap. The contract structure is virtually risk-free with only $200K guaranteed, meaning the Panthers can cut bait at any time without meaningful dead money while maintaining four years of control if Horn blossoms into a legitimate weapon. This is exactly the type of shrewd roster building that allows teams to allocate premium dollars elsewhere while betting on young talent at positions where late bloomers are common.

Performance Analysis

Jimmy Horn Jr. grades at a D- as a rookie Panthers receiver who showed some versatility in his first NFL season. His 11 receptions for 108 yards and 69 rushing yards across 13 games demonstrates that Carolina found multiple ways to get him involved, using his speed on both jet sweeps and traditional receiving routes. The 9.8 yards per reception suggests he was primarily used on short routes, and the zero touchdowns is a concern for any offensive player logging 13 games. Horn's speed is his primary asset, and the Panthers clearly tried to manufacture touches for him in a creative offense. If he can develop as a route runner and become more of a downfield threat, the D- grade has room to climb significantly.