feisty, sticky TCU corner with NFL-level ball skills
Jeff Gladney was a disruptive TCU cornerback who turned into a first-round NFL pick after a strong 2019 season, when he earned first-team All-Big 12 and second-team All-American honors. He stood out for competitive press coverage, quick recovery speed, and a relentless “best man wins” mentality that made him a tone-setter on the back end. Across his college career he totaled 5 interceptions and 43 pass breakups, which backs up the eye test: he was tough, confident, and hard to shake, though his smaller frame meant he had to win with technique and edge more than pure size.
