Jeff Gladney

Quick Facts

Name Jeff Gladney
Age 26 Years Old
Nick Name Jeff
Birth Name Jeff Gladney
Birth Date 1996-12-12
Gender Male
Profession Rugby Player
Place Of Birth New Boston, Texas
Birth Nation United States
Nationality American
Famous For Drafted 31st in the 2020 NFL Draft
Father Name Not Available
Mother Name Not Available
Siblings Not Known
Home Town New Boston, Texas
Ethnicity African-American
Religion Christianity
Horoscope Gemini
High School New Boston High School
University Texas Christian University
Career Start Drafted in the 2020 NFL Draft
Position Cornerback
First Club Minnesota Vikings
Current Club Arizona Cardinals
Jersey Number 20, 23
Height 1.8 m (5 ft 11 in)
Weight 199 lbs (90 kg)
Body Type Athletic
Eye Color Dark Brown
Hair Color Black
Sexual Orientation Straight
Marital Status Unmarried
Girlfriend Name Not Available
Children 1 son
Source of Wealth Football (contracts, salaries, endorsements, and sponsorships)
Salary Not Known
Net Worth Not Known
Death Date 30 May 2022
Place Of Death Dallas, Texas
Links Instagram

NFL cornerback Jeff Gladney died during a fatal vehicle crash in May 2022. He was an American football player who was playing for the NFL team Arizona Cardinals. The Minnesota Vikings drafted him in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft. He played collegiate football for the Texas Christian University. Gladney and his girlfriend sadly died in an automobile crash in Dallas, Texas on 30 May 2022.

How much is Jeff Gladney Salary and Net Worth?

Jeff Gladney was a rising talent in NFL. He spent two seasons with the Minnesota Vikings until being released in August 2021. Also, He then signed with the Arizona Cardinals for the 2022 NFL season. He was generating a solid income from his NFL career.

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Jeff Gladney Net worth 2022 Via Instagram

Early Years: Where is Jeff Gladney From?

Jeff Gladney was born on 12 December 1996. His birth place was in New Boston, Texas in the United States. He held American nationality. Information about his parents and siblings is not provided. Gladney attended New Boston High School where he played high school football. He was a three-star recruit. After high school, he committed to Texas Christian University.

He redshirted his first year due to a torn anterior cruciate ligament which he sustained during his senior year in high school. He earned first-team all-Big 12 Conference by Pro Football Focus and second-team all-Big 12 by the coaches during his junior season. Also, He participated and concluded his senior year despite an injury to his meniscus before the season. His senior year performance garnered him All-Big 12 accolades by the Associated Press. He was picked to the 2020 Senior Bowl roster after his senior season.

What was the Professional Career of Jeff Gladney?

Jeff Gladney entered the 2020 NFL Draft. The Minnesota Vikings selected him in the first round of the draft. He was named the fourth cornerback behind, Cameron Dantzler, Mike Hughes, and Holton Hill to start the 2020 NFL season. He ended his debut season with 81 total tackles, 3 passes defensed, and one caused fumble. The Vikings released him on 3 August 2021 after his indictment for domestic abuse. He signed with the Arizona Cardinals on 16 March 2022.

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Minnesota Vikings selected him 31st overall in the 2020 NFL Draft. Source: @RevengeoftheBirds

Defensive

SEASON TEAM
2020
Career
GP TOT SOLO AST SACK FF FR YDS INT YDS AVG TD LNG PD STF STFYDS KB
16 81 63 18 0 1 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 3 7 10 0
16 81 63 18 0 1 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 3 7 10 0

Who was Jeff Gladney Girlfriend?

Jeff Gladney was not married. But he was dating a girl who perished along with him in a horrible vehicle accident. He had a son from his previous relationship.

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Jeff Gladney and his son. Source: @Instagram

How Did Jeff Gladney Die?

Jeff Gladney and his girlfriend were killed in an automobile accident in Dallas, Texas on 30 May 2022. His Mercedes SUV at high speed clipped a car. His automobiles spun off the road, slammed into a brick wall, and erupted into flames bringing instant death. He was only 25.

Horrific pics of fatal 2am crash that killed Jeff Gladney and his girlfriend | Daily Mail Online
Jeff Gladney and his girlfriend were killed in an automobile accident. via Daily Mail Online

What is Jeff Gladney’s Height?

Jeff Gladney stood at the height of 1.8 m i.e. 5 feet and 11 inches tall. He had a body weight of 199 lbs i.e. 90 kg. He had an athletic physique build. His sexual orientation was heterosexual.

 

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Trivia

  • He had received offers from North Texas, Northern Illinois, Rice, Texas State, and UTSA.
  • He was a four-year starter at Texas Christian University.
  • He was drafted 31st overall in the 2020 NFL Draft.
  • He recorded his first forced fumble on running back Brian Hill of the Atlanta Falcons.
  • In 2021, he was found not guilty of the charges of domestic violence.