2022 Courage Award Winner

Jaycee Horn

2022 Ed Block Courage Award Winner

Jaycee was a Panthers first round draft pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. He quickly earned his spot on the team as starting cornerback, however, sustained a season-ending foot injury in week three of his rookie year.  Through hard work and determination, he fought his way back into the 2022 season as starting cornerback for the Panthers, this time with much to prove. He finished the season with 53 tackles, 3 interceptions and 7 passes defensed in 13 games. Though he has only completed two seasons, Jaycee is revered as a quiet leader on and off the field and motivates his teammates through his sheer grit, determination and perseverance.

Position CB
Height 6'1"
Weight 200 lbs
College South Carolina
NFL Experience 2 years

Past Winners

  • 2021 - Jeremy Chinn
  • 2020 - Brian Burns 
  • 2019 - Shaq Thompson 
  • 2018 - Julius Peppers 
  • 2017 - Graham Gano 
  • 2016 - Luke Kuechly 
  • 2015 - Cam Newton 
  • 2014 - Greg Olsen 
  • 2013 - Ryan Kalil 
  • 2012 - Ron Edwards 
  • 2011 - Thomas Davis 
  • 2010 - Jordan Gross 
  • 2009 - Dan Connor 
  • 2008 - Jake Delhomme 
  • 2007 - Mike Rucker 
  • 2006 - Colin Branch 
  • 2005 - Steve Smith Sr. 
  • 2004 - Mark Fields 
  • 2003 - DeShaun Foster 
  • 2002 - Kevin Donnalley 
  • 2001 - Patrick Jeffers 
  • 2000 - Mushin Muhammad 
  • 1999 - Mike Minter 
  • 1998 - Steve Beuerlein 
  • 1997 - Tshimanga Biakabutuka 
  • 1996 - Lamar Lathon 
  • 1995 - Brett Maxie 

Supporting the National Courage House Network

The Carolina Panthers are proud to support Children’s Home Society of North Carolina, a member of the National Courage House Network.