Jeff Gladney (1996–2022), Arizona Cardinals cornerback

Jeff Gladney was a cornerback for the NFL’s Arizona Cardinals who was a star in college at TCU.   

• Died: Monday, May 30, 2022. (Who else died on May 30?) 
• Details of death: Died in an auto accident at the age of 25. A female passenger in the car also died in the accident.
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College star was a first-round draft pick 

Jeff Gladney was an outstanding cornerback at Texas Christian University who was an AP first team all-Big 12 selection his senior season He was drafted number 31 in the first round of the 2020 NFL draft by the Minnesota Vikings. He was cut by the Vikings after he was charged with felony assault, he was found not guilty of the charge in March. The Arizona Cardinals signed him for the 2022 season and he was expected to compete for a starting position.  

Tributes to Jeff Gladney  

Full Obituary: Fort Worth Star-Telegram

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