Jeremy Roger Horne (born October 25, 1986) is a former

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wide receiver who played for the Calgary Stampeders. He was signed by the

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after going undrafted in the

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. He played college football at

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after transferring from

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after his freshman year.

College career

Horne attended Syracuse University his freshman year and played in seven games, primarily on special teams. He transferred to UMass after his first season. In three years at UMass, Horne recorded 85 catches for 1,343 yards and scored 11 touchdowns and also served as a kickoff returner. He was named a third-team All- Colonial Athletic Conference Wide Receiver in his junior season.

Professional career

Kansas City Chiefs

Horne signed as a

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with the

after going undrafted in the

. He was on the Chiefs active roster for the first six games of the season making appearances in three of them. He spent the last ten games of the year on the practice squad. On January 11, 2011, Horne was signed by the Chiefs to a reserve/future deal. He was waived during final cuts during the 2011 season. After clearing waivers, he was signed to the Chiefs practice squad. On September 21, 2011, Horne was activated to the Chiefs active roster, taking

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Jamaal Charles's roster spot, after he was placed on injured reserve. He was waived on October 26, but was signed to the practice squad the following day. Horne was once again activated to the active roster on November 21. Horne finished the season with 5 rushing yards on 1 carry.

New York Giants

On May 12, 2013, Horne signed as a free agent with the

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. On July 30, 2013, Horne was carted off the field with a foot injury. On August 1, 2013, Horne was waived/injured by the New York Giants. He cleared waivers and was placed on injured reserve. On August 7, 2013, Horne was released with an injury settlement.

External links

Kansas City Chiefs bio

References

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