Seahawks select Fresno's Tory Horton in 5th round of NFL Draft

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Monday, April 28, 2025
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FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- The Fresno native had to wait until day three of this year's NFL Draft -- but he'll take it.

Colorado State WR Tory Horton finally heard his name called in the 5th round (166th pick) by the Seattle Seahawks on Saturday.

A two-time captain and All-MW honoree in Fort Collins, Horton racked up 20 touchdowns with back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons in 2022 and 2023 before a knee injury cut short his 2024 season.

Despite coming off a season-ending surgery, Horton still managed to run a 4.41 40-yard dash at the combine.

Prior to his time at Colorado State, Horton spent two seasons with Nevada before transferring in 2022.

We typically refer to Horton as a Washington Union alum, but he also spent his first three seasons of high school football with Edison before turning to the Panthers for his senior campaign.

With two-time Pro Bowl WR DK Metcalf traded to the Pittsburgh Steelers this offseason, Horton could start contributing right away with newly signed QB Sam Darnold behind center in Seattle.

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