'A True Competitor': How Tory Horton Ascended From Nevada to Seahawks Draft Choice

Written By Corbin Smith

Somehow slipping through the cracks as a high school recruit, Chad Savage quickly noticed future Seahawks receiver Tory Horton’s immense talent, but the path for both the coach and player wasn’t a straight line as he pursued an NFL career.

Corbin Smith

After teaching and coaching high school football for five years, Smith transitioned into sports reporting in 2017 and spent seven years with Sports Illustrated as a Seahawks beat reporter before launching the Emerald City Spectrum in February 2025. He also has hosted the Locked On Seahawks podcast since 2019.

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