It takes a while for some wounds to heal! Yes, sometimes tragedies haunt us. Here, we talk about Colorado Buffaloes’ wide receiver Jimmy Horn Jr. His performance in week 2 of the CFB game between the Buffs and Rams gained attention and led the team to the 28-9 victory over CSU. There’s an abundance of excitement that comes with victory! Adding to the excitement, Jimmy celebrated his birthday on September 12th. Despite being filled with happiness, the star athlete has a different sentiment on September 20th. Many of you are curious to know what is special about Sep 20. Right?

Nothing he looks forward to, it is when a tragedy stuck! Four years ago, Jimmy Horn Jr. lost his cousin on September 20, in a horrible car accident. But he and his family are still very much affected by this loss. He can’t help but be reminded of that tragic day, which proves that some wounds never fully heal. His Instagram story on September 21, 2024, confirms it.

On the 4-year anniversary of the event, Jimmy shares a picture of both of them when they attended Sanford, with a heartfelt message on his IG story. Where mentioned, “4 years since ya been gone, LLZIi will be throwing up that Z TMR WHEN I SCORE”. Although this is not the only day, Jimmy’s love and affection for his cousin are evident from the frequent mentions of him in his interviews. It reflects the former South Florida player still carries that tragic memory. So, you can understand how deep was their connection.

Regretfully, he didn’t lose only his cousin on that day. Along with that, two of his cousins, his aunt, his grandmother, and a High School teammate also lost their life, in the horrific car accident in 2020. Hence, the player and his family were deeply affected by the tragedy. However, the wide receiver has turned his sorrow into motivation on the field. Now, take a glimpse of his performance on the field.

Jimmy Horn Jr. honored from the buffs’

At Canvas Stadium, the Colorado Buffs won 28-9 after making major adjustments to their offensive line against CSU. On that day, the contribution of Travis Hunter and Shedeur Sanders was recommendable. But there was another one who can’t be ignored. Who is none other than Buffs’ wide receiver Jimmy Jr.. Following a difficult loss to Nebraska the previous week, his team was greatly relieved by Jimmy’s impressive performance. He was even honored by the team with that victory. On this spot, Deion Sanders said, “We got to help him get a win, and if we help him win, we can play a role in that. Y’all help me give Jimmy that for his birthday, all right?“

Wait, forget to mention the most intriguing thing. Do you know the reason behind his No. 5 jersey? He picked the no. very carefully. ” It signifies five special people he has lost — his auntie, his grandmother, two cousins, and a teammate at Seminole High in a 2020 car crash“. You understand the level of intensity that Jimmy Jr. possesses. Presently, the star athlete is preparing for his next battle in week 4 of college football. 

Meanwhile, check out the ES Think Tank new episode, that features Doug Sanders. It is all about the College Football NIL and some predictions of the season!