So I feel like it paid off.". “He’s versatile enough to play both inside and out,” Spielman said. You ran a 4.48 in the 40-yard dash, which was an excellent time. Let me just say that. Both players were called for unsportsmanlike conduct on the play. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip), (left to right) South Alabama quarterback Cephus Johnson jumps over Jacksonville State defensive back Markel Gladney after being protected by South Alabama wide receiver Kawaan Baker during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019 in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Dan Anderson), Iowa State quarterback Brock Purdy (15) scores on a 10-yard touchdown run ahead of TCU cornerback Jeff Gladney, left, in the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, in Ames, Iowa. On Thursday, Jefferson clocked an unofficial 4.44-second 40-yard dash on his first attempt. TCU defensive back Jeff Gladney watches the 40-yard dash at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 1, 2020. (AP Photo/Eric Gay), FILE - In this Dec. 28, 2017, file photo, Stanford running back Bryce Love (20) is pursued by TCU cornerback Jeff Gladney (12) as he runs for a touchdown during the second half of the Alamo Bowl NCAA college football game, in San Antonio. He regularly played through injuries throughout his collegiate career. All rights reserved, Orlin Wagner/Copyright 2018 The Associated Press. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! Gladney was a relatively unknown prior to his junior season. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins), Kansas wide receiver Stephon Robinson (5) catches a pass while covered by TCU cornerback Jeff Gladney (12) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Lawrence, Kan., Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018. "And Jeff's going to be able to handle that. I like guys like that who tell you not what you want to hear, but what you need to hear," Gladney said. Picked 31st overall, Jeff Gladney carries the confidence of Pro Bowler, and a doubtless demeanor started before he ever shut down a top receiver. Patterson believes Gladney will fit in well with the Minnesota locker room and culture. 31 overall pick in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft.The CBS Sports NFL Draft team breaks down the pick below, including a … And that's in 112-115-degree heat. Jeff Gladney was drafted by Vikings with pick 31 in round 1 in the 2020 NFL Draft out of Texas Christian. "I was just trying to get myself [seen] by all the teams, just let them know how much it meant to me – even though [I had] a torn meniscus, I'm tough like that. 31. “I was just trying to get myself seen by all the teams, just let them know how much it meant to me. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall), TCU defensive back Jeff Gladney is tested at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 1, 2020. “I just want to win. Everybody who knew me knew I was going to participate in the combine and still do everything with my knee," he said. Vikings pick up kickoff-return stars Kene Nwangwu, Ihmir Smith-Marsette on third day of draft He’s a guy that has really made himself into a player these last couple of seasons. Teams Patterson said he and Zimmer share similarities in philosophy and believes Gladney has proven he can take coaching and critique. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner), West Virginia running back Kennedy McKoy (6) runs for a touchdown while being chased by TCU cornerback Jeff Gladney (12) and safety Markell Simmons (3) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, in Morgantown, W.Va. (AP Photo/Raymond Thompson), Kansas running back Pooka Williams Jr. (1) lands in the end zone for a touchdown while covered by TCU cornerback Jeff Gladney (12) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Lawrence, Kan., Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018. "Here's how many passing yards we wanted [the opponent] to get: zero. Gladney pulled out of the Senior Bowl due to a sore knee, but he was healthy in time for the NFL Scouting Combine, where he impressed with a 4.48-second 40-yard dash, a 37 1/2-inch vertical leap and 124-inch broad jump. He can handle those types of things.". "Actually, Coach Zim' will be a mild cat compared to here. Gladney will join a young Vikings cornerbacks group, where 2018 first-round pick Mike Hughes and Holton Hill, an undrafted free agent from that class, are the longest-tenured guys in the bunch. “You add him in with some of the other young corners that we have and I think the coaches will kind of figure that out as we go along.”. He's country-tough. The Horned Frogs quickly offered him a scholarship after seeing his fast time. All rights reserved. That’s something that appealed to general manager Rick Spielman. According to Thomas, Gladney was timed at 4.32 seconds for his 40 … "He was definitely going to tell you what was on his mind. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File), TCU cornerback Jeff Gladney (12) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Texas, Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018, in Austin, Texas. "Aviante Collins … exemplifies what our guys are like. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade), Texas wide receiver Joshua Moore (14) ois hit by TCU cornerback Jeff Gladney (12) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018, in Austin, Texas. At 6-foot-0, 185 pounds, Gladney is a four-year starter and one of the fastest players in college football. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. All rights reserved. What do you think is the overall impression you left out there? “Everyone who knew me knew I was going to participate in the combine and still do everything with my knee,” said Gladney, who ran the 40-yard dash in 4.48 seconds. Everything NFL draft fans need to know about TCU cornerback prospect Jeff Gladney ... His numbers would be a lot better had it not been for dropped interceptions during his time ... Top 40 … Oklahoma won 52-27. Vikings cornerback Jeff Gladney has turned himself into Dallas County Jail to face an assault charge from an April 2 ... April 5, 2021 at 5:40 pm. Gladney said he's taken coaching well at each stop, whether in youth leagues, high school or at TCU. That country toughness is something Gladney prides himself on and something he plans to bring to the Twin Cities. The combine 40 probably killed Dantzler's first-round hopes, but he still looks somewhat safe to be a second-day pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner), TCU cornerback Jeff Gladney (12) defends a pass intended for Ohio State wide receiver Austin Mack during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018. “He’s from East Texas,” Patterson said. As for Gladney, he’s more than ready for the tough love that Zimmer is going to coach with at the next level. He reportedly ran a 4.34 40-yard dash time and Jeff Gladney runs official 4.48 second 40-yard dash at 2020 combine TCU Horned Frogs defensive back Jeff Gladney runs unofficial 4.49 second 40-yard dash at 2020 NFL Scouting Combine. (AJ Mast via AP Images), TCU defensive back Jeff Gladney runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 1, 2020. Charley Walters: Wild owner Craig Leipold hoping for 10,000 home fans for playoffs, “He went a 20-minute period and never came out,” Patterson said. Top time: 6.94 in the 60-meter, 10.72 in the 100. Charlie Neibergall/Copyright 2020 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. “Here’s how many passing yards we wanted (the other team) to get (when Gladney was here): Zero. Collins joined Minnesota as an undrafted free agent in 2017. All rights reserved. Projected 40 Time: . (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File), Texas Christian defensive back Jeff Gladney runs the 40-yard dash during the NFL football scouting combine, Sunday, March 1, 2020, in Indianapolis. 2020 Minnesota Vikings Draft Picks Tracker, Top Tweets as Vikings Select LSU WR Justin Jefferson and TCU CB Jeff Gladney, 5 Things to Know About Vikings 1st-Round Pick Jeff Gladney, After Trade, Vikings Select TCU Cornerback Jeff Gladney with 31st Pick. All rights reserved. (AP Photo/Eric Gay), Texas Christian defensive back Jeff Gladney participates in a drill during the NFL football scouting combine, Sunday, March 1, 2020, in Indianapolis. Gladney is a possible pick in the NFL Draft which runs Thursday, April 23, 2020, thru Saturday, April 25. © 2019 Minnesota Vikings Football, LLC , All Rights Reserved. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. Asked why he chose to still run, Gladney responded nonchalantly. "That's kind of a plus for me.". Appalachian State won 45-13. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert), TCU cornerback Jeff Gladney (12) breaks up a pass intended for Texas wide receiver Collin Johnson (9) in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Fort Worth, Texas, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019. All eyes were on Ohio State cornerback Jeff Okudah—considered a virtual lock to be a top-10 pick and ranked the No. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall), SMU kicker Russell Roberts (97) boots the go-ahead field goal as SMU's Cody Banks (99) holds and TCU cornerback Jeff Gladney (12) looks on during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Fort Worth, Texas. • Finished his TCU career collecting 146 total tackles (106 solo), 38 pass breakups, 5 INTs (1 TD), 1.5 sacks, 6.0 TFL. TCU Head Coach Gary Patterson also spoke with reporters Friday and emphasized Gladney's mental fortitude and commitment to the game, no matter the environment. Gladney is a possible pick in the NFL Draft which runs Thursday, April 23, 2020, thru Saturday, April 25. Gladney wasn’t recruited by many major-conference programs, but he wasted no time in wooing TCU at their one-day football camp before his senior season. Patterson said he was impressed by Gladney’s technique — and his speed. 40 time: 4.48 NFL Combine : 37.5” vertical jump, 124” broad jump, 7.23 3-cone drill, 17 bench reps 2019 Stats: 14 pass breakups, 1 interception, 31 tackles Our goal with article comments is to provide a space for civil, informative and constructive conversations. Related Articles All rights reserved. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy), TCU defensive back Jeff Gladney does a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 1, 2020. “If they need me to be physical and match up with the big receiver, I can do that,” Gladney said. Gladney is vastly underrated in the draft community, but I think he is the best senior cornerback prospect in the country. "Some coaches were hard [on you] and some coaches weren't as hard, but they both had a message to get across, and you just needed to hear both of them because they're coaches for a reason," Gladney said. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. Jeff, he really understands what we think coming out of here.". The Vikings wide receiver participated June 29 in 40 Yards of Gold, a Florida event in which 16 players competed … "He's a guy that isn't going to cause problems because it's not going to be about him," Patterson said. His status remained the same until he ran a 4.34 40-yard dash time at a TCU summer camp in 2013. He plans to spend this time with family. His 40 time alone gives teams worries that he will have problems running with pro receivers, although they say he definitely played faster, because that issue did not come across in his tape. As soon as I hit the field, I can’t even feel it anymore.’’. 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(Ben Liebenberg via AP), Texas wide receiver Collin Johnson (9) and TCU cornerback Jeff Gladney (12) are pictured in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Fort Worth, Texas, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019. Gladney … Asked about that decision, TCU coach Gary Patterson laughed it off, almost like he wasn’t surprised. Iowa State won 49-24. And while Zimmer is known for being especially hard on his players, Patterson is confident Gladney will be able to handle it. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip), TCU cornerback Jeff Gladney poses for a headshot during the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020 in Indianapolis. He's from East Texas. Even though I got a torn meniscus, I’m tough like that. “I got a high pain tolerance,” Gladney said. Anything over zero is not good. Ball-hawk. John Burt, WR, Texas. No, it doesn't make sense to him, either. Michael Ainsworth/Copyright 2018 The Associated Press. Injuries have limited Texas … Texas Christian defensive back Jeff Gladney runs the 40-yard dash during the NFL football scouting combine, Sunday, March 1, 2020, in Indianapolis. (AJ Mast/AP Images for NFL), TCU defensive back Jeff Gladney runs the 40-yard dash at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 1, 2020. See our full terms of use (AP Photo/Eric Gay), TCU cornerback Jeff Gladney (12) before the first half of an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma, Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, in Fort Worth, Texas. Historical Rankings for Jeff Gladney-CB-TCU as a CB. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall), TCU defensive back Jeff Gladney does he bench press at the NFL football scouting combine Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall), Appalachian State running back Darrynton Evans (3) carries against Middle Tennessee safety Kendricks Gladney (38) in the first half of the New Orleans Bowl NCAA college football game in New Orleans, Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018. As you comment, please be respectful of other commenters and other viewpoints. (AP Photo/Eric Gay). Filling two significant needs in the first round of the NFL draft, the Vikings chose Jefferson with the 22nd selection on Thursday night and traded down to take TCU cornerback Jeff Gladney at No. Brandon Wade/Copyright 2018 The Associated Press. “You’ve got a guy who understands how to do that, how to fight through all of that, and how to play. Him and I are about the same," Patterson said. That’s just kind of the way we go about it and I think that’s kind of the way that (Zimmer) goes about it. Soucheray: Closing roads? He has some familiarity with fellow Texas native Kris Boyd, a 2019 selection, and is looking forward to meeting all of his new teammates when the COVID-19 restrictions are lessened. Weight: 191. here. Jeff Gladney (12) CB - CAREER HONORS - 2020 NFL Combine - 2020 Senior Bowl Invitation - 2019 Second-Team All-American, FWAA - 2019 Second-Team All-American, (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File), Texas wide receiver Collin Johnson (9) makes a diving catch for a touchdown between TCU defenders Jeff Gladney (12) and TCU safety Markell Simmons (3) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018, in Austin, Texas. He ran a 4.34 40 yard dash time and bench pressed 400 pounds during his senior year at TCU. I know that’s not realistic. That versatility on the field speaks to Gladney’s willingness to take instruction. Connecticut won 92-40. (AP Photo/Louis DeLuca), Connecticut's Crystal Dangerfield, right, drives toward the basket as Houston's Dymond Gladney defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki), Connecticut's Megan Walker (3) goes up for a shot as Houston's Dymond Gladney (5) runs past her during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020, in Houston. At 5’10”, 1191lbs, Gladney was a 4-year starter and one of the fastest players in college football. The Vikings selected TCU cornerback Jeff Gladney with the No. ... Time to trade him to the Raiders. Irritant. RAS is a composite metric on a 0 to 10 scale based on the average of all of the percentile for each of the metrics the player completed either at the Combine or pro day. If they aren't, I'm calling them on the phone because they represent all of us. Former Horned Frogs teammate Jeff Gladney is also a candidate to secure one of this year's top times. Gladney recognizes the passion and love for the game behind tough coaches' demeanor and delivery. Competitive. Ben Liebenberg/2020 National Football League, Charlie Neibergall/Copyright 2019 The Associated Press. Dane Mizutani is from Hawaii and somehow ended up covering the Wild in the State of Hockey. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth), Texas wide receiver Collin Johnson (9) makes a diving catch for a touchdown in front of TCU defender Jeff Gladney (12) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018, in Austin, Texas. Vikings Head Coach Mike Zimmer can bring the heat, especially with his defensive backs. Aggressive. (AP Photo/Louis DeLuca), Jacksonville State defensive back Markel Gladney plays against South Alabama during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019 in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Dan Anderson), Iowa State wide receiver Joseph Scates, left, fights with TCU cornerback Jeff Gladney (12) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, in Ames, Iowa. I feel like it paid off.’’. It was one of the fastest times posted by a wide receiver in the first group. David J. Phillip/Copyright 2019 The Associated Press. Iowa State won 49-24. He always had the speed and toughness. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP), TCU defensive back Jeff Gladney runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 1, 2020. Dane Mizutani: Vikings GM Rick Spielman kept Super Bowl window open with strong draft (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP), FILE - In this March 1, 2020, file photo, TCU defensive back Jeff Gladney runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. He called Patterson a "fiery" coach who wasn't one to sugarcoat things. “Actually coach Zim will be a mild cat compared to here,” Patterson joked. Ample competition expected at defensive end after Vikings add Janarius Robinson, Patrick Jones in draft CLICK HERE TO TURN ON NOTIFICATIONS. He’s worked hard at becoming all the rest of it.”. View photos of TCU CB Jeff Gladney who was selected by the Vikings in the first round of the NFL Draft. If there were any questions about Jeff Gladney’s toughness, they were thrown out the window at the NFL Combine a couple of months ago. Jeff Gladney was underrated as a draft prospect, despite being one of the best cornerbacks the 2020 NFL Draft had to offer. In fact, the cold weather will be a break from the more-than-100-degree heat indexes he's used to. I'm just ready to meet him and ready to learn from him.". I want to help my team win so bad that I really don’t even think about my injuries. "One time in practice, he was one of the guys – where everybody was down – where he took the 1 reps, the 2 reps and the 3 reps just so we could get through practice. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy), Oklahoma State wide receiver Dillon Stoner (17) catches a pass for a touchdown in front of TCU cornerback Jeff Gladney (12) in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019. He emphasized that Gladney understands the "we" mindset and is not self-focused. "I'm sure Coach Zim' will be the same way. OK, let's look at light rail through the same lens. He just wants to contribute in any way he can. But at the end of the day, it was great. Jeff Gladney has drawn first-round and second-round draft grades from most teams ... Gladney checked more boxes. [But] that's just kind of the way we go about it, and I think that's kind of the way that [Zimmer] goes about it," Patterson continued. Minnesota Vikings cornerback Jeff Gladney turned himself in to authorities at the Dallas County Jail Monday on an assault charge, according to the Dallas Police Department. Gladney recorded a 40 yard dash time of 4.48 seconds. 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