Jimmy Horn Jr. led the CU Buffs last year with six receiving touchdowns, as he was the only experienced player to start every game. However, the senior wide receiver of the Buffs was not happy with his performance, as his expectations were higher than that. That is why the 2024 season is considered Jimmy Jr.’s chance to emerge as Deion Sanders’ top weapon. It will be a big stage for Jr. to show off his track speed and intensified focus. 

If you have heard about Jimmy Jr., you must know about his bonding with his father, Jimmy Horn Sr. According to media reports, his father claimed to have raised Jimmy on his own. So, it can be guessed how close Jimmy Jr. is with his father, and Jimmy Sr. has a considerable involvement in his football career. The question is, will he be present on the field to support his son this season?

Jimmy Horn Jr.’s eager expectation

CU Buffs will be familiar with Sanders’ caring nature, as he treats his players like his family. So, his players’ problems seemed a problem for him. Currently, he is worried about his WR as his father is incarcerated on drug-related charges. It’s unclear how long Jimmy Sr. will be in prison. But Coach Prime knew the presence of Jimmy Sr. meant what to his son, so he could no longer be silent. He emotionally appealed to the public to free Jimmy Jr.’s father. He got a huge response from Buffs’ family and others.

Sanders also got a call from Jimmy Jr.’s father. On this note, Jimmy Jr. said, “Coach Prime is a man of his word. My pops is a man of his word. That’s why it’s only right that I’m here,“. He continued, “Coach Prime reminds me so much of my pops. And then when I heard them talk and my dad was really happy to talk to him — (it was great) because he’s still done everything he said he was going to do,”. Therefore, there is a little light of hope that Jimmy Jr. may see his father in his last season of college football before heading to the NFL. However, the Coach Prime didn’t stop there. Let’s see what happens next. 

Deion Sanders’ ultimate effort

While experiencing such a rollercoaster of emotions, Sanders raised his voice about the transformation of Jimmy Jr.’s father, and he stated, “I just want you to know I’ve talked to Jimmy Horn Sr., and truly he has served a multitude of years. He has repented of what has transpired, and he is truly a different man.” Hoping it will be working to keep the player in his best mental and physical shape for the upcoming battle, Sanders pleaded, “I just wish to God you could see in your heart an opportunity that he could come out of incarceration and have a chance to resume his fatherly responsibility, in which he was very, very good at.” 

Coach Prime realized the father’s need for his wide receiver, or else his father’s absence has weighed heavily on his performance. The most intriguing fact is that fans have shown their enormous support for this, and they stated like, “Free Jimmy Horn Sr. Lord got you,”; “I know it will mean the world to Jimmy Horn Jr. to have his father see him play in person before he heads to the NFL,” and so on. Now, let’s wait and watch what time brings to us.