Jeff Gladney

The 25-year-old was a 2020 first-round draft pick out of TCU by the Minnesota Vikings.

TCU Athletic Director Jeremiah Donati said in a statement that Gladney had “maintained his close ties to TCU” and “loved everything about his alma mater. Had the privilege of playing with him during his rookie year in Minnesota. One of the most respectful and intentional rookies I’ve been around so far. He was out of the league in 2021 following an arrest on a felony assault charge involving a former girlfriend but signed a two-year deal with the Cardinals in March after he was found not guilty. “Horrifying news to hear this morning,” he wrote. The two occupants in the second vehicle were not injured. Gladney played 16 games for Minnesota in 2020, starting 15 and recording 81 tackles.

The US sports world has been left in shock after Jeff Gladney, a former first-round NFL draft pick, died at...

He appeared in 16 games for the Vikings in 2020. He recently posted on social media that he'd bought his mother her dream house. Rest in Peace Jeff."

Cardinals cornerback Jeff Gladney died in an overnight car crash in the Dallas area, multiple outlets reported Monday.

Gladney, 25, was killed in a car crash overnight in Dallas, Texas, his agent confirmed to media outlets on Monday. The Vikings selected the cornerback in the ...

He was a frequent visitor to campus and was at our spring practices and spring game this year, proudly joined by his young son. The team released Gladney in August 2021 after he was indicted on a felony domestic violence charge stemming from an incident that April in Dallas. "He will be missed by our entire community.

Jeff Gladney, a cornerback for the Arizona Cardinals, died in a car crash Monday morning in Dallas, according to the team's official website.

Jeff Gladney, who signed a two-year contract with the Cardinals in March, was killed in a car accident early Monday morning. He was 25.

"We are saddened by the tragic death of former Viking Jeff Gladney, the Vikings said in a statement. R.I.P Jeff Gladney, brother watch over me please." Dallas (Texas) County Sheriff’s Department detective Raul Reyna said two people – a male and a female – died in a crash around 2:30 a.m. near downtown, according to the local ABC news station. Gladney did not play during the 2021 season but signed with the Arizona Cardinals less than one week after a jury found him not guilty. His college teammate, Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Jalen Reagor, tweeted: "Lost my Brother, my best friend, my right hand man... "We are asking prayers for the family and privacy at this most difficult time," Overstreet said in a statement to the Fort-Worth Star-Telegram.

Jeff Gladney, a cornerback for the Arizona Cardinals, died over the holiday weekend when his SUV crashed in Dallas. He was 25.

She was a passenger in the SUV, it said. He signed with the Cardinals earlier this year. "Our hearts go out to his family, friends and all who are mourning this tremendous loss."

Gladney played for Texas Christian University before being selected as a first-round NFL draft pick for the Minnesota Vikings in 2020.

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DALLAS (AP) — Jeff Gladney, a defensive back for the NFL's Arizona Cardinals, died Monday in a car crash in Dallas. He was 25. Gladney's death was confirmed ...

Gladney played for Texas Christian University before being selected as a first-round NFL draft pick for the Minnesota Vikings in 2020.

"We are saddened by the tragic death of former Viking Jeff Gladney," the Vikings said in a statement. Jeremiah Donati, the athletic director at TCU, also released a statement: "Our TCU Athletics family, and especially our football program, was very devastated to learn of the passing of Jeff Gladney. After earning his degree and continuing his playing career in the NFL, Jeff maintained his close ties to TCU. He loved everything about his alma mater. "Our hearts go out to his family, friends and all who are mourning this tremendous loss."

The NFL released a statement about Gladney's passing, tweeting, “The NFL family mourns the tragic loss of Jeff Gladney and we extend our deepest condolences to ...

Gladney was entering the third season of his NFL career after playing college football at Texas Christian University. The Minnesota Vikings drafted him as a first-round pick in 2020, but the team released him ahead of the 2021 season after he was indicted on charges of felony assault. The NFL released a statement about Gladney’s passing, tweeting, “The NFL family mourns the tragic loss of Jeff Gladney and we extend our deepest condolences to his family and loved ones.” A preliminary investigation found that a white vehicle was speeding and clipped a second vehicle from behind.

Gladney played for Texas Christian University before being selected as a first-round NFL draft pick for the Minnesota Vikings in 2020.

"We are saddened by the tragic death of former Viking Jeff Gladney," the Vikings said in a statement. Jeremiah Donati, the athletic director at TCU, also released a statement: "Our TCU Athletics family, and especially our football program, was very devastated to learn of the passing of Jeff Gladney. After earning his degree and continuing his playing career in the NFL, Jeff maintained his close ties to TCU. He loved everything about his alma mater. "Our hearts go out to his family, friends and all who are mourning this tremendous loss."

Jeff Gladney, a cornerback for the Arizona Cardinals, died Monday morning in a car crash, the team announced. Gladney was 25. The crash happened at about ...

"We are saddened by the tragic death of former Viking Jeff Gladney," the Vikings said in a statement. Jeremiah Donati, the athletic director at TCU, also released a statement: "Our TCU Athletics family, and especially our football program, was very devastated to learn of the passing of Jeff Gladney. After earning his degree and continuing his playing career in the NFL, Jeff maintained his close ties to TCU. He loved everything about his alma mater. "Our hearts go out to his family, friends and all who are mourning this tremendous loss."