Jacoby Glenn Explained
Jacoby Glenn (born August 4, 1993) is a former American football cornerback. He was signed by the Chicago Bears as an undrafted free agent in 2015. He played college football at UCF.
Early life
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, 2015.[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.
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: American Announces Fifth Anniversary Football Team . July 23, 2018 . American Athletic Conference . July 24, 2018.
- https://rivals.yahoo.com/ucf/football/recruiting/player-Jacoby-Glenn-130883 Rivals.com bio
- http://highschoolsports.al.com/news/article/-8527884848736527691/vigor-defensive-back-jacoby-glenn-verbally-commits-to-play-at-kentucky/ Vigor defensive back Jacoby Glenn verbally commits to play at Kentucky
- http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/2012-01-19/sports/os-recruiting-jacoby-glenn-commits-to-ucf_1_read-iliana-limon-ucf-defensive-backs-coach-commitment Alabama CB Jacoby Glenn flips his commitment from Kentucky to UCF
- http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2014/01/central_floridas_jacoby_glenn.html Central Florida's Jacoby Glenn of Vigor earns Freshman All-American selection
- http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/ucf-knights/os-ucf-jacoby-glenn-aac-defensive-player-post.html UCF's Jacoby Glenn named American Athletic Conference's co-defensive player of the year
- http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/ucf-knights/os-ucf-jacoby-glenn-all-america-post.html Jacoby Glenn first UCF player named to AP All-America team since Kevin Smith
- http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/ucf-knights/os-ucf-jacoby-glenn-ucf-football-post.html All-America DB Jacoby Glenn plans to return to UCF football in 2015
- http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/ucf-knights/os-jacoby-glenn-nfl-draft-post.html UCF CB Jacoby Glenn will enter 2015 NFL draft
- Web site: Bears add 15 undrafted free agents. https://web.archive.org/web/20180422132805/http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Bears-add-15-undrafted-free-agents/fd785ff5-f723-4afb-aadd-834a17e96f2d. dead. April 22, 2018. Mayer. Larry. May 3, 2015. Chicago Bears. October 3, 2016.
- Web site: Bears cut roster to 53, more moves likely. Campbell. Rich. September 5, 2015. Chicago Bears. October 3, 2016.
- Web site: Bears set 10-man practice squad. Campbell. Rich. September 7, 2015. Chicago Tribune. October 3, 2016.
- Web site: Bears elevate cornerback Jacoby Glenn, waive Terrance Mitchell. Campbell. Rich. November 17, 2016. Chicago Tribune. October 3, 2016.
- Web site: Bears defense plays 'lights out' in win. Mayer. Larry. October 2, 2016. Chicago Bears. October 3, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20161005044416/http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-twoMinuteDrill/Bears-defense-plays-lights-out-in-win/d80e3feb-1615-4bbe-9546-1e7055951065. October 5, 2016. dead.
- Web site: Matthew Stafford intercepted by Jacoby Glenn. NFL.com. October 3, 2016.
- Web site: Bears Promote DB Demontre Hurst To Active Roster, Waive DB Jacoby Glenn. Mayer. Larry. October 25, 2016. Chicago Bears.
- News: Bears sign Jacoby Glenn to practice squad. Eurich. Matt. October 26, 2016. CBSSports.com. October 29, 2016.
- Web site: Bears sign 8 to reserve/futures deals. Mayer, Larry. ChicagoBears.com. January 3, 2017.
- Web site: Bears ink Boggs, waive six players. Mayer, Larry. ChicagoBears.com. May 1, 2017.
- Web site: Chiefs Sign CBs Jacoby Glenn & Larry Scott, Waive CB Keith Baxter. NFLTradeRumors.com. August 5, 2017.
- Web site: Chiefs Roster Down to NFL Mandated 53. Chiefs.com. September 2, 2017. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20180603165651/http://www.chiefs.com/news/article-2/Chiefs-Roster-Down-to-NFL-Mandated-53/29056cc8-800b-4a3f-be18-d873f2470e6b. June 3, 2018.