Ethan Horton is a television broadcast analyst for Fox Sports Net South and the Carolina Panthers. In his role with Fox Sports Net, Horton serves as a color analyst for college football.  The Carolina Panthers signed him for the 2003-04 pre-season to provide game analysis and commentary and during the regular season as co-host of the Panthers Post Game Wrap up Show. In addition, Urban Sports and Entertainment will feature Horton as host for its Major Black College Sports Weekly program.

Horton began his career in football as a standout quarterback for A.L. Brown High School In Kannapolis, N.C. From there, Horton went on to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where he won accolades as a first-team AII-ACC running back and 1984 ACC Player of the Year, In 1985, Horton was the 15th overall pick in the NFL draft. He was a running back for the NFL's Kansas City Chiefs ('85) and was a highly decorated tight end with the Los Angeles Raiders ('87, '89-'93) and Washington Redskins ('94). Horton's skills as a tight end were recognized by the NFL by naming him to the Pro Bowl in 1992.

Horton's football experience, coupled with collegiate training in Communications, launched his career in radio and television broadcasting. Listeners in the Charlotte-metro area have experienced Horton's quick wit and lively debates on a number of WFNZ Radio's sports programs including. Prime Time, The Players Club, and Weekend Warriors. Prior to joining WFNZ, Horton served as a sports studio analyst for WCGB Fox 18 TV. Horton's broadcasting roster also includes hosting post-game shows for Carolina Panthers games.

Horton is a member of the UNC Board of Visitors, serves on the UNC Educational Foundation Board of Directors and a board member of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Mental Health, and Alexander Youth Network. As a member of First Baptist Church-West, Horton ensures he balances religious, family, civic and work responsibilities.

Horton and his wife, Lawanda, live in the Charlotte area with their two sons, Jay and Kyle.