Jimmy Horn Jr. has always worn the number 5 jersey with pride, starting in high school and continuing through his college years.
The wide receiver built his identity around that number, wearing it during his standout seasons with the Colorado Buffaloes, where he became one of the team’s most dynamic playmakers.
To Horn, number 5 is more than just digits on a jersey; it’s a part of his journey, confidence, and personal story.
From big Friday night lights to high-stakes college Saturdays, number 5 was always on his back, until now. In the NFL, things are different, and Horn has had to make an adjustment. Nonetheless, number 5 remains and will always be significant to Horn.
Why Number 5 Is More Than Just a Jersey for Jimmy Horn Jr.
For Jimmy Horn Jr., jersey number 5 carries deep personal meaning. “Five, you know, is like a lucky number for me,” he shared on the Reach The People Media podcast recently. But then he quickly corrected himself, “I won’t even say lucky. That’s a blessing number for me.”
Early in his football journey, the number didn’t mean much. He had rotated through 21, 17, 3, and even 1. But everything changed during his final year in high school. That’s when the number 5 became more than a number, turning out to be a tribute to him.
“I lost five people in my life that was important to me… then I got five siblings too, so it’s kind of perfect,” he explained. That personal connection made the number symbolic of both loss and strength.
Now, every time he wears or even thinks about the number 5, it serves as a reminder of where he’s been, the people he’s lost, and the family that still supports him.
Jimmy Horn Jr.’s Jersey No. With the Panthers
Despite his deep connection to number 5, Jimmy Horn Jr. won’t be wearing it in the NFL. When he was drafted by the Carolina Panthers in the sixth round, the team announced he’d be switching to number 15. The decision wasn’t his; it came down to availability.
Jersey number 5 is currently held by the Panthers RB Rico Dowdle, who recently joined the Panthers on a one-year deal worth up to $6.25 million. That left Horn needing an alternative.
Interestingly, the number 15 he now wears carries its own bit of legacy, having been previously worn by former Colorado Buffaloes standout Laviska Shenault during his stint with the Panthers in 2022, and most recently by wide receiver Jonathan Mingo.
Though the number has changed, Jimmy Horn Jr. brings the same passion and purpose to the field. The number may be different, but the meaning behind it still fuels his game.
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