Jacoby Glenn

Jacoby Glenn (born August 8, 1993) is an American football cornerback who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Chicago Bears as an undrafted free agent in 2015. He played college football at UCF.

Jacoby Glenn
Free agent
Position:Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (1993-08-04) August 4, 1993
Prichard, Alabama
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:180 lb (82 kg)
Career information
High school:Prichard (AL) Vigor
College:UCF
Undrafted:2015
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:26
Fumble recoveries:1
Fumble recoveries:0
Pass deflections:6
Interceptions:1
Player stats at NFL.com

Early years

Glenn attended Vigor High School in Prichard, Alabama. He was rated by Rivals.com as a three-star recruit.[2] He originally committed to the University of Kentucky to play college football but changed to the University of Central Florida (UCF).[3][4]

College career

After redshirting his freshman season in 2012, Glenn started 12 games as a redshirt freshman in 2013, missing one due to injury. He had 52 tackles, two interceptions, and two sacks.[5] As a redshirt sophomore in 2014, Glenn started all 13 games, recording 48 tackles and seven interceptions. He was named the American Athletic Conference's co-Defensive Player of the Year and was also a second-team All-American.[6][7]

Although he initially intended to stay for his junior season, Glenn entered the 2015 NFL Draft.[8][9]

Professional career

Chicago Bears

After going undrafted in the 2015 NFL Draft, he signed with the Chicago Bears on May 3, 2016.[10] After being waived on September 5, 2015, he was signed to their practice squad.[11][12] On November 17, 2015, he was elevated to the active roster.[13]

On October 2, 2016, Glenn recorded his first interception of his career against Matthew Stafford and the Detroit Lions.[14][15] On October 25, 2016, Glenn was released by the Bears and was re-signed to the practice squad the next day.[16][17] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Bears on January 3, 2017.[18] On May 1, 2017, Glenn was waived by the Bears.[19]

Kansas City Chiefs

On August 5, 2017, Glenn signed with the Kansas City Chiefs.[20] He was waived/injured on September 2, 2017 and placed on injured reserve.[21] He was released on October 18, 2017.

References
  1. "American Announces Fifth Anniversary Football Team". American Athletic Conference. Retrieved July 24, 2018.
  2. Rivals.com bio
  3. Vigor defensive back Jacoby Glenn verbally commits to play at Kentucky
  4. Alabama CB Jacoby Glenn flips his commitment from Kentucky to UCF
  5. Central Florida's Jacoby Glenn of Vigor earns Freshman All-American selection
  6. UCF's Jacoby Glenn named American Athletic Conference's co-defensive player of the year
  7. Jacoby Glenn first UCF player named to AP All-America team since Kevin Smith
  8. All-America DB Jacoby Glenn plans to return to UCF football in 2015
  9. UCF CB Jacoby Glenn will enter 2015 NFL draft
  10. Mayer, Larry (May 3, 2015). "Bears add 15 undrafted free agents". Chicago Bears. Archived from the original on April 22, 2018. Retrieved October 3, 2016.
  11. Campbell, Rich (September 5, 2015). "Bears cut roster to 53, more moves likely". Chicago Bears. Retrieved October 3, 2016.
  12. Campbell, Rich (September 7, 2015). "Bears set 10-man practice squad". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved October 3, 2016.
  13. Campbell, Rich (November 17, 2016). "Bears elevate cornerback Jacoby Glenn, waive Terrance Mitchell". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved October 3, 2016.
  14. Mayer, Larry (October 2, 2016). "Bears defense plays 'lights out' in win". Chicago Bears. Archived from the original on October 5, 2016. Retrieved October 3, 2016.
  15. "Matthew Stafford intercepted by Jacoby Glenn". NFL.com. Retrieved October 3, 2016.
  16. Mayer, Larry (October 25, 2016). "Bears Promote DB Demontre Hurst To Active Roster, Waive DB Jacoby Glenn". Chicago Bears.
  17. Eurich, Matt (October 26, 2016). "Bears sign Jacoby Glenn to practice squad". CBSSports.com. Retrieved October 29, 2016.
  18. Mayer, Larry (January 3, 2017). "Bears sign 8 to reserve/futures deals". ChicagoBears.com.
  19. Mayer, Larry (May 1, 2017). "Bears ink Boggs, waive six players". ChicagoBears.com.
  20. "Chiefs Sign CBs Jacoby Glenn & Larry Scott, Waive CB Keith Baxter". NFLTradeRumors.com. August 5, 2017.
  21. "Chiefs Roster Down to NFL Mandated 53". Chiefs.com. September 2, 2017. Archived from the original on June 3, 2018.
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