Drafted 135th overall in the 5th round of the 1996 draft, Joe Horn arrived from Itawamba JC. His most recent season came in 2007 with ATL, capping a 12-season NFL career. He graded out among the best WRs in the league last season — a 86.7 ScoutIndex Rating, the 97th percentile at the position. Across 9 NFL seasons, he has totaled 585 catches for 8,451 yards and 57 touchdowns.
Size
6'1", 208#
College
Itawamba JC
Draft
Rd 5, 135th overall (1996)
Seasons
1996–2007
2005 ScoutIndex Rating · WR
Methodology74th percentile among WRs · limited sample
13 games · 0 targets
2005 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup averages
Athleticism
Speedno data▶
Percentile of 40-yard dash time among WRs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.
Burstno data▶
Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.
Agilityno data▶
Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine WRs (faster = higher).
Size65▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the WR cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Receiving
Hands50▶
Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.
Deep Threat50▶
Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.
YAC Ability50▶
Yards after catch ÷ reception.
Role
Target Shareno data▶
Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.
Air-Yards Shareno data▶
Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.
Impact
Efficiency50▶
Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.
Volume50▶
Total targets this season.
Career (regular season)
Career profile
Joe Horn has appeared in 128 regular-season games across 9 NFL seasons on file, playing for 3 teams: KC (1999), NO (2000–2006), ATL (2007).
As a passer he has thrown for 14 yards and 0 touchdowns with 0 interceptions. He has rushed for 46 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 585 passes for 8,451 yards and 57 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2004 with NO: 1,399 yards and 11 touchdowns in 16 games.
By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2002: a 86.7, in the 97th percentile among WRs that year.
Career highs (regular season)
- Most passing yards in a game14 vs CAR, 2003 Week 8
- Most rushing yards in a game16 vs ARI, 2000 Week 9
- Most receiving yards in a game180 on 10 catches, 1 TD vs SF, 2000 Week 10
2005 splits
regular season| Split | G | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 7 | 27 3.9/g | 385 55/g | 1 |
| Away | 6 | 22 3.7/g | 269 45/g | 0 |
| In division | 6 | 14 2.3/g | 177 30/g | 0 |
| Out of division | 7 | 35 5.0/g | 477 68/g | 1 |
| In wins | 2 | 9 4.5/g | 113 57/g | 0 |
| In losses | 11 | 40 3.6/g | 541 49/g | 1 |
| On grass | 7 | 24 3.4/g | 329 47/g | 0 |
| On turf | 6 | 25 4.2/g | 325 54/g | 1 |
| Indoors | 4 | 12 3.0/g | 135 34/g | 0 |
| Outdoors | 9 | 37 4.1/g | 519 58/g | 1 |
2005 game log
| Wk | Opp | Line | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | CAR | 5 rec, 66 yds, 0 TD | 55.2 |
| Week 2 | NYG | 9 rec, 143 yds, 1 TD | 80 |
| Week 3 | MIN | 1 rec, 11 yds, 0 TD | 42 |
| Week 6 | ATL | — | 35.8 |
| Week 8 | MIA | 7 rec, 99 yds, 0 TD | 60.4 |
| Week 9 | CHI | 2 rec, 27 yds, 0 TD | 49 |
| Week 11 | NE | 6 rec, 80 yds, 0 TD | 57.8 |
| Week 12 | NYJ | 4 rec, 47 yds, 0 TD | 62.1 |
| Week 13 | TB | 2 rec, 40 yds, 0 TD | 51.6 |
| Week 14 | ATL | 5 rec, 54 yds, 0 TD | 32.1 |
| Week 15 | CAR | 1 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD | 37.1 |
| Week 16 | DET | 6 rec, 70 yds, 0 TD | 65.9 |
| Week 17 | TB | 1 rec, 11 yds, 0 TD | 40.1 |
Joe Horn — common questions
- What position does Joe Horn play?
- Joe Horn is listed as a WR.
- Which teams has Joe Horn played for?
- In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Joe Horn has played for KC (1999), NO (2000–2006), ATL (2007).
- Where did Joe Horn go to college?
- Joe Horn played college football at Itawamba JC.
- When was Joe Horn drafted?
- Joe Horn was selected in round 5, 135th overall, of the 1996 NFL Draft.
- How many touchdowns has Joe Horn scored?
- Joe Horn has 57 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (57 receiving).
- What is Joe Horn's ScoutIndex Rating?
- Joe Horn rated 45.5 for 2007, the 48th percentile among WRs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.
Related players
Top teammates, last season on file
- Joey HarringtonQB · 2007
- Roddy WhiteWR · 2007
- Chris RedmanQB · 2007
- Warrick DunnRB · 2007
- Jerious NorwoodRB · 2007
- Michael JenkinsWR · 2007
- Alge CrumplerTE · 2007
- Laurent RobinsonWR · 2007
Drafted in round 5, 1996
- Marcus ColemanDB · pick 133
- Jerris McPhailRB · pick 134
- Mercury HayesWR · pick 136
- James DexterG · pick 137
- Leomont EvansDB · pick 138
- Jason ManieckiDT · pick 140
- Fred MillerOT · pick 141
- Rayna StewartFS · pick 143