[2] He attended Greater Atlanta Christian School in Norcross, Georgia and later played college football as a wide receiver for the Arkansas Razorbacks.
[3][4][5] After his senior season, Horton pursued a professional football career, signing with the Tennessee Titans in May 2010 before being waived in August after playing in one preseason game.
[6][7] Horton transitioned to acting in 2018, making his film debut in Amazon Prime's The House Invictus.
In 2021, Horton made his theater debut with National Champions, starring alongside JK Simmons and Stephan James.
[8][9] In 2024, Horton gained significant recognition for his portrayal of Roy Bellarie in Tyler Perry's first Netflix series Beauty in Black.