Zyere Horton

At Florida Atlantic Graduate (2026) Put together a strong off season for the Owls · Saw both defensive and special teams action in the Owls' season opener at Florida · Contributed to the Owls' 38-30 win over RV Navy · Worked with a special teams unit that helped the Owls' down in-state rival FIU by a 16-10 score in Shula Bowl XXIV · Had a team leading seven tackles, including two solo, playing both special teams and on the defensive side of the ball in the Owls' win over Texas Southern · Saw special teams action at Army Drew the season opening start at Maryland and collected three solo tackles in the contest · Led the team with seven tackles, including five solo and one for a loss of two yards, in the Owls' 56-14 win over FAMU · Credited with five tackles in his FIU start · Gained playing time versus Memphis · Returned to the field to contribute three tackles, including one for a loss of three yards, at No. 19 South Florida · Had a solo tackle in the Owls' game at an undefeated Navy · Completed an exciting game int he Owls' 40-21 win over Tulsa with three tackles including one for a loss of a yard preventing a score by forcing a fumble that was recovered and returned by teammate Damarius McGhee for 95 yards · Worked with both the defense and on special teams at Tulane · Ended his work versus UConn with a tackle assist · In the season finale versus ECU, recorded two tackles Took the field versus Michigan State, with a heavy special teams role · Contributed two tackles in the Army contest · Worked on the special teams unit in the Owls' Shula Bowl win over FIU · Saw action in the Owls' UConn contest · Continued to work with the special teams unit · Recorded a solo tackle in the Owls' contest versus South Florida · Saw special teams action at Temple · Gained work in the Owls' versus Charlotte contest · Contributed to the Owls' road win over Tulsa on both special teams and defensively Appeared in the season-opening win over Monmouth · Saw action versus Ohio · Saw action in the Owls' game at Clemson · Saw action at Illinois · Was a part of the Owls' inaugural AAC game and victory over Tulsa · Was a part of the Owls' 56-14 AAC victory at USF · Ended his UTSA contest with one tackle · Claimed a solo tackle in the Owls' win at Charlotte · Recorded a solo tackle at UAB · Contributed to the Owls' efforts versus ECU · Gained playing time versus Tulane · Transferred to the Owls following the 2023 spring semester At Georgia Southern Freshman (2022) Joined the Eagles in January of 2022 to get a jump on college · Played in four games and redshirted · Was on the field for 23 total snaps (14 defense, nine special teams · Had one tackle · Made his collegiate debut in the win over No. 25 James Madison, registering a tackle · Played briefly on special teams in the win at Old Dominion · Was on the field for three total snaps at Louisiana · Played six snaps on special teams in the Camellia Bowl against Buffalo · Made the Honor Roll in the fall Enrolled at Georgia Southern in January · Made the Dean's List in the spring for posting a GPA higher than 3.50. Played for Coach Adam Clack at Milton High · Named first-team all-region as a senior · Participant in the state championship game as a senior · Had nearly 80 tackles, including four for loss, two fumble recoveries, and an interception his senior season · Named second-team all-region as a junior after tallying 44 tackles · Three-sport athlete (football, basketball, and track · Played on the Cam Newton 7-on-7 team Born November 20 in Newark, Delaware · Son of Heide Prouse and Travis Horton · Has three brothers, Izaiah Prouse-Lackey (a former FSU player), Khalif Horton, and Alijah Williams, and a sister, Alycia Cooper · Management major