University of Nevada Athletics

Nevada
2013: Will compete for playing time at tight end and should also see time on special teams.
2012: Played in six games, mostly on special teams ... Credited with two tackles on the year.
2011: Joined Nevada as a junior college transfer and battled injuries his first season.

Junior College
Played one season at College of the Canyons in Santa Clarita, Calif. ... Named top blocking tight end in the Northern Conference ... Had eight catches for 100 yards ... earned an associate's degree.

High School
A graduate of Simi Valley (Calif.) High School ... Was a two-year letter winner (2008 and 2009) ... As a senior, started all 10 games and had 10 catches for 150 yards.

Personal
Born Randy Scott Horton on July 10, 1991 ... Son of Bruce and Gloria Horton ... Has an older sister, Brandi, and younger brothers, Cody and Steven ... Is majoring in business ... Was also recruited by Oregon State, Boise State, Colorado and Arizona but picked Nevada because of the fit and the role of the tight end position within the Pistol offense ... Sports hero is Jason Witten.