The Baltimore Ravens have had one of the best special teams units in the NFL for an extremely long time. There are many different people who have contributed to that success, including current special teams coordinator Chris Horton.
Horton is widely regarded around the league, and his body of work throughout his time in the NFL speaks for itself. It was announced that Horton will be participating in the league’s first coach and front office accelerator program that will be happening in Atlanta.
Ravens special teams coordinator Chris Horton will be part of the NFL's inaugural Coach and Front Office Accelerator program next week in Atlanta.
— Jeff Zrebiec (@jeffzrebiec) May 19, 2022
Special Teams Coordinator Chris Horton will join more than 60 coaches and front office personnel participating in the NFL's inaugural Coach and Front Office Accelerator program. https://t.co/55fFwmgTgN
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) May 19, 2022
The point of the program will be to improve diversity hiring in multiple roles across the league, including front office and coaching positions. Horton is as deserving as any to earn a promotion, and in the event that his is hired away from Baltimore, any organization that hires him would be getting a great coach on the field, but also a great person off of it.
The NFL has sent out a list of those who will participate in what it is calling its inaugural accelerator program to improve diversity hiring in front office and coaching positions. The program will be held next week in Atlanta and will include a reception with owners.
— Judy Battista (@judybattista) May 19, 2022