NFL CAREER – Signed at the start of the 2024 offseason, Horvath will compete for a roster spot in the preseason, displaying his abilities on offense in both the running and passing game and on special teams. A seventh round draft pick of the Los Angeles Chargers out of Purdue in 2022, Horvath spent 2023 on the Chargers and Steelers practice squads after serving as Los Angeles' lead blocker as a rookie.
CAREER TRANSACTIONS – Signed by New Orleans Saints, 3/7/24; Practice squad contract terminated by Los Angeles Chargers, 12/1/23; Signed to Chargers practice squad, 11/22/23; Practice squad contract terminated by Pittsburgh Steelers, 10/9/23; Signed to practice squad by Pittsburgh, 9/2/23; Waived by Chargers, 8/30/23; Signed to a four-year contract by Chargers, 5/13/22; Selected by Chargers in the seventh round (260th overall) of the 2022 NFL Draft.
HONORS – 2022: Pro Football Journal first-team All-Rookie (FB/HB).
2023 – Horvath spent the first five weeks of the season on the Steelers practice squad and later spent one week on the Chargers practice roster after competing with them in the preseason for a 53-man roster spot. 2022 – Appeared in each of the first 15 games of his career and made two starts for Los Angeles Chargers. Ran four times for eight yards (2.0 avg.) and caught five passes for eight yards (1.6 avg.), including two touchdown grabs. Caught a TD in each of his first two games, both from one yard out, to become just the fourth seventh-round draft choice to catch two TDs within their first two career contests. A Pro Football Journal first-team All-Rookie selection (FB/HB)…Vs. Las Vegas, Sept. 11, totaled two catches for six yards (3.0 avg.) with a long reception of five yards and a one-yard TD score in the second quarter. Capitalized on the defense's takeaway in the second quarter by ending the ensuing drive with a TD, helping the Bolts take a 10-3 lead into halftime. Also contributed on special teams...At Kansas City, Sept. 15, hauled in his second receiving score in as many weeks, scoring from one yard out to take an early 10-0 lead. Also contributed on special teams…Vs. Jacksonville, Sept. 25, contributed on offense and special teams, playing in 16 snaps, while adding a tackle in punt coverage... At Cleveland, Oct. 9, tallied two rushes for three yards. Played in ten snaps on offense, while adding 15 snaps on special teams units…Vs. Denver, Oct. 17, Started at FB for the first time of his career. Caught a pass. Appeared in 17 snaps on offense, as well as 19 snaps on special teams...At San Francisco, Nov. 13, caught a one-yard pass, also contributing on special teams...Vs. Kansas City, Nov. 20, started  at FB and had a three-yard carry on the goal line to give the offense a first down, setting up a rushing TD by RB Austin Ekeler...Vs. L.A. Rams, 1/1/23, inactive (ankle)...At Jacksonville in AFC Wild Card, 1/14/23, appeared in 19 snaps on special teams.
COLLEGE – Played four seasons (2018-21) at Purdue, appearing in 38 career games and totaled 1,181 rushing yards and eight TDs on 268 carries (4.4 avg.). Added 68 receptions for 592 yards (8.7 avg.) and a TD grab…Earned third-team All-Big Ten recognition in 2020 after leading the team with 442 rushing yards and two TDs on 89 attempts (5.0 avg.)…Helped Purdue win the Music City Bowl over Tennessee following the 2021 regular season by totaling 58 yards on 17 carries (3.4 avg.) and hauling in a pair of catches for 21 yards (10.5 avg.)…Graduated with a construction management degree.
PERSONAL –  Attended Marian (Mishawaka, Ind.) HS…Rushed for 3,373 yards and 50 touchdowns during his high school career…Broke every rushing and scoring record in school history…Honored with Indiana All-State, Academic All- State, and USA Today Midwest Regional All- American selections…Named Northern Indiana Conference MVP and WSBT 22 Burger King Student Athlete of the Year as a senior…Served three internships with Gaylor Electric out of their Indianapolis, Ind. headquarters…Last name is pronounced HOR-voth…Given name is Alexander John Horvath
