True freshman phenom at Bishop’s in La Jolla—an elite private academy with small enrollment but big academics (3.686 GPA for this kid). At 5’8”, 150 pounds, Hornby’s already varsity-relevant: 16 catches for 321 yards (20.1 YPC) and 3 TDs on offense, plus 27 tackles (16 solo), 11 assists, and 4 PBUs on D. Two-way slot/nickel type with speed to burn. I invited him to the Prep Redzone Stock Up Showcase in Irvine, California, where he was a top tester in the pro shuttle with a time of 4.2—that’s elusive quickness for his age, a straight-up D1 time. Strengths: Explosive YAC and route quickness; defensive instincts pop for a ninth-grader. I could see him playing RB as well. Growth areas: Add 20-30 pounds over the next few years to handle physicality. Small school standout who’s ahead of the curve—could be a scholarship guy if he develops. Freshman varsity stats like this? Sky’s the limit.

True freshman phenom at Bishop’s in La Jolla—an elite private academy with small enrollment but big academics (3.686 GPA for this kid). At 5’8”, 150 pounds, Hornby’s already varsity-relevant: 16 catches for 321 yards (20.1 YPC) and 3 TDs on offense, plus 27 tackles (16 solo), 11 assists, and 4 PBUs on D. Two-way slot/nickel type with speed to burn. I invited him to the Prep Redzone Stock Up Showcase in Irvine, California, where he was a top tester in the pro shuttle with a time of 4.2—that’s elusive quickness for his age, a straight-up D1 time. Strengths: Explosive YAC and route quickness; defensive instincts pop for a ninth-grader. I could see him playing RB as well. Growth areas: Add 20-30 pounds over the next few years to handle physicality. Small school standout who’s ahead of the curve—could be a scholarship guy if he develops. Freshman varsity stats like this? Sky’s the limit.