Zander Horvath

Alexander John Horvath (born December 10, 1998) is an American football fullback for the Los Angeles Chargers in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Purdue.

Zander Horvath
Los Angeles Chargers
Position:Fullback
Personal information
Born: (1998-12-10) December 10, 1998
Mishawaka, Indiana
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:230 lb (104 kg)
Career information
High school:Marian (Mishawaka, Indiana)
College:Purdue
NFL Draft:2022 / Round: 7 / Pick: 260
Career history
Roster status:Unsigned draft pick
Career highlights and awards
Player stats at PFR

Early life

Horvath played football at Marian High School in Mishawaka, Indiana.[1] He recorded 3,373 yards and 50 touchdowns on the ground, earning all-state and USA Today Midwest Regional All-American honors.[2]

College career

Horvath initially committed to Indiana to play linebacker as a preferred walk-on, but switched commitments when Purdue running backs coach Chris Barclay offered him a chance to play his natural position of running back.[2]

Horvath did not play in 2017.

In 2018, Horvath appeared in 13 games, rushing nine times for 42 yards and a touchdown. Horvath also caught four passes for 38 yards.

In 2019, Horvath's role expanded. Horvath appeared in 11 games, starting four. He rushed 79 times for 377 yards and two touchdowns, and caught 17 passes for 142 yards and a touchdown.

In the pandemic-shortened 2020 season, Horvath appeared in 6 games, starting five. He rushed 89 times for 442 yards and two touchdowns, and caught 30 passes for 304 yards.[3]

In his senior year of 2021, Horvath rushed 91 times for 320 yards, and caught 17 passes for 108 yards.[4]

Professional career

Initially not projected to be a drafted player, Horvath intrigued scouts with his elite positional athleticism for a fullback, scoring a 9.83 out of 10 Raw Athletic Score (RAS).[5]

Horvath was selected in the seventh round (39th pick, 260th overall) of the 2022 NFL Draft by the Los Angeles Chargers.[6]

References
  1. "Speed, power drive Marian RB Horvath". www.southbendtribune.com. South Bend Tribune. September 1, 2016. Retrieved May 1, 2022.
  2. Glaspie, Akeem (November 30, 2019). "Told he was a linebacker, Purdue's Zander Horvath proving he's a running back — and more". The Indianapolis Star. Retrieved April 30, 2022.
  3. "Zander Horvath - Football". Purdue Boilermakers. Retrieved 2022-05-01.
  4. "Alexander Horvath College Stats". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved 2022-05-01.
  5. Peterson, Michael (2022-04-30). "Chargers select FB Zander Horvath with the 260th-overall pick". Bolts From The Blue. Retrieved 2022-05-01.
  6. https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/college/purdue/2022/04/30/nfl-draft-2022-purdue-footballs-zander-horvath-picked-chargers/9603050002/
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