The St. Thomas Aquinas Star Junior Cornerback: Tavius Horne Jr

Tavius Horne Jr is a 3 Star recruit who plays Cornerback at St. Thomas Aquinas High School. Horne Jr is ranked as the 393rd best recruit in the class of 2025 and is ranked as a top 45 Cornerback in the class as well. In addition, Horne Jr is listed as a top 60 recruit in the state of Florida and is listed as a top 10 Cornerback in the state of Florida. He holds offers from schools such as Louisville, Syracuse and Colorado.

Who are some role models in your life?

My main role models are my dad and my older cousin.

What artists do you listen to pregame, to get you hyped up?

Rod Wave and YoungBoy

What are the strengths of your game?

The strengths of my game are my speed and instincts.

What is your favorite memory of your career?

My favorite memory was scoring my first touchdown on a pick six when I was 8 years old.

Who is the best player you have ever played with or played against in your career?

The best player I’ve played against is Austin Simmons.

What is some advice you would give to an aspiring D1 athlete?

Don’t rush the process. Your time will come, so don’t worry about how many offers other people have. Everyone’s recruitment journey has its own pace.

If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would it be?

One place I want to go to is the Bahamas.

How old were you when you fell in love with the game?

I was 7 years old when I first started playing, and I fell in love immediately.

If you could meet one sports hero, who would it be?

It would be a dream of mine to meet Odell Beckham Jr. He’s one of the main reasons I love the game today.

What is your favorite sports moment, as a fan?

When the Seahawks won the Super Bowl.