Biography

BIOGRAPHY

Jeff Gladney was born December 12, 1996, New Boston, Texas. He is a cornerback in the NFL.

Gladney redshirted his freshman year due to a torn ACL sustained during his senior year in high school but then was a four-year starter at Texas Christian University. During his junior season, Gladney made waves as a cover corner, earning first-team all-Big 12 Conference by Pro Football Focus and second-team all-Big 12 by the coaches. He injured a meniscus before his senior season but played the whole year, waiting for surgery until after the conclusion of the season. Over his TCU career, he recorded five interceptions and was named to the 2020 Senior Bowl roster after his senior season as well as garnering first-team all-Big 12 honors by the Associated Press.

Gladney was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the first round with the 31st overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft.

In 2022, Gladney signed a deal with the Cardinals.