Levi Horn facts for kids
Horn in the 2011 NFL season
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| Position: | Offensive tackle |
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| Born: | October 2, 1986 Spokane, Washington, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
| Weight: | 315 lb (143 kg) |
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| High school: | Spokane (WA) John R. Rogers |
| College: | Montana |
| Undrafted: | 2010 |
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| Player stats at CFL.ca (archive) | |
| Player stats at ArenaFan.com | |
Levi C. Horn (born October 2, 1986) is a former American football player. He played as an offensive tackle, a position on the offensive line. He started his college football journey at the University of Oregon. Later, he moved to the University of Montana. While at Montana, he was recognized as an FCS All-American and a unanimous All-Big Sky Conference player.
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Levi Horn's Early Life and College Football
Levi Horn grew up in Spokane, Washington. He finished high school at John R. Rogers High School in 2005. During his time there, he was a top player. He was named a first-team all-state tight end for his skills.
College Career at Oregon and Montana
After high school, Horn went to the University of Oregon. He spent his first year as a "redshirt" player. This means he practiced with the team but did not play in games. This allowed him to gain experience and get stronger. During this time, he changed his position from tight end to offensive tackle.
After the 2005 season, he decided to leave Oregon. He wanted more chances to play in games. So, he transferred to the University of Montana. At Montana, he became a star player. In 2009, he was chosen for the All-Big Sky Conference team by everyone. He was also named an NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision All-American. This is a big honor for college players.
Playing Professional Football
After college, Levi Horn hoped to join the NFL.
Time with the Chicago Bears
In 2010, Horn was not chosen in the NFL draft. However, the Chicago Bears signed him as a free agent. He joined their team on April 25, 2010. He spent time on the Bears' practice squad. This is a group of players who train with the team. They can be called up to play if needed. In November 2011, he was moved to the main roster. He left the Bears in May 2012.
Other Pro Teams
After the Bears, Horn signed with the Minnesota Vikings in May 2012. He was released by the Vikings later that year.
In 2013, Horn played for the Spokane Shock in the Arena Football League. He also signed with the BC Lions in the Canadian Football League.
In 2014, he played four games for the New Mexico Stars. He then joined the Los Angeles Kiss, another Arena League team. Later that year, he returned to the New Mexico Stars.
Off the Field
Levi Horn is a member of the Northern Cheyenne Tribe. He has been very involved in the Native American community. He also worked as a spokesperson for the White House's Let's Move! campaign. This campaign encouraged kids to be active and healthy.
