Shane Horton

Shane Horton is an American former football linebacker. He played college football at USC. His brother is Wes Horton, a former defensive end for the Carolina Panthers.

Early years

He attended Notre Dame High School in California. In the 2006 high school season, he was to the All-CIF Pac-5 Division first team and was selected to the Los Angeles Daily News All-Area first team. He also was named to the Super Prep All-Farwest, Prep Star All-West and the Cal-Hi Sports All-State third team.

Professional career

Toronto Argonauts

On December 19, 2012, he signed with the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League as an undrafted free agent.
On October 3, 2014, Horton was released by the Argonauts.

Personal

Shane's father is Michael (Myke) Horton, former UCLA offensive lineman who played nine years as a backup on various NFL, CFL and USFL teams before becoming nationally known as "Gemini", one of the original American [Gladiators (1989 TV series)|American Gladiators]. His brother, Wes Horton, is an American football defensive end who played college football at USC and professionally in the NFL for the Carolina Panthers and the New Orleans Saints.