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Chris Horton (FS)
Height: 6'0"
Weight: 212
College: UCLA
Conference: Pac 10
Hometown: New Orleans, LA
High School: De La Salle
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Overview Chris Horton will be remembered as one of the biggest hitters in the Pac-10. He teamed with Dennis Keyes to give the Bruins a sensational 1-2 punch at safety.

Physicality helps define both Horton and Keyes as prospects. Few college receivers dared to cruise the middle of the field or battle for a jump ball with either player. When the receivers did brave the middle of the field, one of UCLA's two safeties was breaking up the pass or delivering a punishing hit. In his last two seasons, Horton sent seven opponents to the sideline for medical attention.

Horton showed similar traits playing three years playing for him at De La Salle High School. He earned Super Prep All-Southwest/Louisiana, Prep Star All-Region, Max Emfinger's Louisiana Super Team and All-Metro honors. The District MVP was also a two-time All-District selection.

Horton recorded 117 tackles (86 solo), 21 stops for losses, including four sacks, in 10 games during his senior season. He also caused 12 fumbles, recovered four fumbles and blocked seven kicks. As a junior, he made 105 tackles and two interceptions. He was credited with 97 tackles as a sophomore. He also lettered two seasons for track coach James Tony.

Horton redshirted during the 2003 season at UCLA. In 2004, he appeared in nine games, missing three contests after spraining his right foot vs. Arizona State. He posted 27 tackles with two pass deflections and an interception (wore #1). A career-threatening right wrist dislocation limited the safety to six games in 2005, having suffered the injury in fall camp that required immediate surgery. He returned to play in six late season games, totaling 26 tackles (16 solo) and a pass breakup.

As a junior, Horton took over strong safety duties, switching to jersey #14. He led the Bruins with a career-high 95 tackles (64 solo) and had five stops for losses in thirteen contests. He caused two fumbles, recovered another, intercepted three passes and broke up four other throws.

Despite suffering a concussion vs. Oregon, Horton started every game as a senior, earning All-American and All-Pac-10 Conference first-team honors. He ranked second on the squad with 90 tackles (64 solo), inducing three sacks and seven stops for losses. He recovered and caused a fumble while also deflecting four passes. He was the recipient of the team's Paul I. Wellman Memorial Award, given for All-Around Excellence.

Career Notes Horton started 28-of-41 games at UCLA, recording 238 tackles (160 solo) with three sacks for minus-20 yards and 13 stops for losses of 43 yards...Caused three fumbles and had a pair of fumble recoveries...Deflected 11 passes and intercepted four others for nine yards in returns...Also gained 19 yards after blocking two punts.

High School Attended De La Salle (New Orleans, La.) High School, playing football for head coach Richard Walker...Lettered three years on the gridiron, earning Super Prep All-Southwest/ Louisiana, Prep Star All-Region, Max Emfinger's Louisiana Super Team and All-Metro honors. The District MVP was also a two-time All-District selection...Recorded 117 tackles (86 solo), 21 stops for losses, including four sacks, in 10 games during his senior year... Also caused 12 fumbles, recovered four fumbles and blocked seven kicks...As a junior, he made 105 tackles and two interceptions...Credited with 97 tackles as a sophomore...Also lettered two seasons for track coach James Tony.

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