Jeff Gladney, an Arizona Cardinals cornerback, died Monday in a car accident, his agent confirmed to CBS News. He was 25 years old.
The crash happened around 2:30 a.m. local time on the Woodall Rogers Highway service road in Dallas, CBS Dallas / Fort Worth reports.
According to CBS DFW, investigators believe one vehicle was speeding and cut a second vehicle from behind. The speeding vehicle then lost control and hit a support beam.
A second occupant of the speeding vehicle also died, CBS DFW reports. Both victims were pronounced dead at the scene. The second victim has not yet been identified.
The second vehicle was also occupied by two people, but none were seriously injured, according to CBS DFW.
Gladney played college ball for the TCU Horned Frogs, where he was named All-Big 12 first team in his senior year in 2019. He was selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft, but was released. in August. 2021 following an indictment on a charge of domestic violence. Gladney was acquitted in March of that year and signed by the Cardinals that same month.
“We are devastated to learn of Jeff Gladney’s death,” the Cardinals said in a statement. “Our hearts are with his family, friends and all who mourn this tremendous loss.”
The Vikings said in a statement, “Our hearts go out to his family and friends, as well as to the organization of the Arizona Cardinals and Jeff’s current and former teammates and coaches who mourn his lost life too soon.”
TCU said it was “devastated”, adding that Gladney “will be missed by our entire community”.
Saddened by the tragic loss of Jeff Gladney. We extend our deepest condolences to his family and loved ones. pic.twitter.com/FvilWRtNAu
– TCU Football (@TCUFootball) May 30, 2022
The NFL said it “regrets the tragic loss” and “sends our deepest condolences to his family and loved ones.”
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