Ethan Horton

• Sent: 7/14/10
• Received: 7/23/10
• Time: 9 days
• Autographed Items Received: 1991 Score, 1992 Pacific, 1992 Ultra, 1993 Topps

Ethan Horton was very underrated throughout his NFL career, mostly with the Raiders. He was a standout QB in high school, and then was moved to running back when he went to the University of North Carolina. He quickly excelled at his new position and did so well as to be drafted in the 1st round and 15th overall by the Kansas City Chiefs in 1985. For whatever reason, he was absolutely not good for the Chiefs and was released after only one season. He went from being a #1 draft pick in 1985 to being completely out of football in 1986. In 1987, the Raiders came calling and he played that season with them. He then spent 1988 out of football again. Amazingly, in 1989 he got another chance and yet another new position. The Raiders brought him back and converted him to Tight End. That turned out to be the saving grace of his NFL career. He spent 5 seasons with the Raiders, even earning a Pro Bowl trip after the 1991 season. From there, he moved on to a final season with the Washington Redskins. Nowadays, he's back in Charlotte, NC where he's involved in radio broadcasting and youth football camps.

These are just four of the 8 or 9 Ethan Horton cards that I found in my commons box. Always good to convert some of those commons to autographed cards, and he certainly does have a nice looking, clear signature.