Jeff Gladney Cause of Death Update – NFL star dies aged 25 in car crash with ‘mystery woman’ after signing with Cardinals

‘A Real Horned Frog’

Coach Gary Patterson, the special assistant to the University of Texas head coach, tweeted a tribute to Jeff Gladney.

Patterson was the head football coach at Texas Christian University, where Gladney was first drafted. The TCU mascot is a horned frog.

“Sad day!” Patterson wrote.

“No words can describe how Kelsey and I feel about the loss of Jeff Gladney, a true Horn Frog!”

Jalen Reagor Net Worth Revealed

While an exact net worth for NFL star Jalen Reagor is unclear, it’s estimated to be around $3 million.

This number comes from contract negotiations and sponsorship deals.

Reagor signed a 4-year, $13.2 million contract with the Eagles, which Spotrac says is fully guaranteed.

In 2022, he is expected to earn a base salary of $1,816,425.

Heartbreaking tribute to son weeks before death

Jeff Gladney shared a touching post on his son’s first birthday less than three months ago.

In the post, the professional athlete shared a photo of his sleeping baby son, Kingston, with a caption in which he wished the child a happy birthday – and dubbed him “the little guy” who changed his life.

“You wouldn’t understand how the thought of you got me through many of my darkest days,” he wrote. “Although we have many, many more birthdays and memories ahead of us, this one is special.”

But with the news that Gladney died in a car crash early Monday morning, this first birthday will be the last the child will have with his father.

Two died in the crash

According to CBS’ initial reports of the car accident, Dallas Police said two people died in the crash, which happened just before 2:30 a.m.

Dispatchers advanced to the area following reports of an accident involving an overturned vehicle.

Deputies found two destroyed vehicles at the scene and two dead people – later confirmed to be a man, Jeff Gladney, and a woman.

The second victim has not been identified.

Car accident details

Investigators said their preliminary information indicates a vehicle was speeding on the back road off Dallas’ Woodall Rodgers Freeway and clipped the second vehicle from behind, according to CBS.

The speeding vehicle lost control and crashed into the railing of the highway.

Two people also occupied the second vehicle, but no one was seriously injured.

Gladney’s Viking stats revealed

The Minnesota Vikings selected TCU’s Jeff Gladney as the 31st overall pick of the 2020 draft.

The NFL star made 15 starts and appeared in all 16 games as a rookie.

In total, Gladney defended three passes. He had a forced fumble and 81 tackles.

“He will be missed by our entire community”

TCU Athletic Director Jeremiah Donati released a statement regarding Jeff Gladney’s death via the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, saying: “Our TCU Athletics family and our football program in particular were very devastated to learn of Jeff Gladney’s death. “

“After graduating and continuing his playing career in the NFL, Jeff remained closely associated with TCU.”

“He loved everything about his alma mater. He was a frequent visitor to campus and attended our Spring Practice and Spring Games this year, proudly accompanied by his young son.”

“He will be missed by our entire community. Our thoughts, prayers and deepest condolences go out to Jeff’s family, friends and TCU teammates.”

Who is Jalen Reagor?

Jalen Reagor first rose to fame playing college football alongside Jeff Gladney at Texas Christian University.

Now the young star is rising through the ranks, continuing his legacy as a member of the Philadelphia Eagles as a wide receiver.

He was born on January 1st, 1999 and is now 23 years old.

After graduating from TCU, Reagor was drafted into the NFL in the first round of the 2020 draft.

Since then, Reagor has recorded two touchdowns and 299 receiving yards.

How did Gladney and Reagor meet?

Jeff Gladney and Jalen Reagor met while playing soccer at Texas Christian University.

In 2020, Gladney was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings and most recently the Cardinals.

Meanwhile, the Philadelphia Eagles drafted Reagor in the 2020 draft.

“Lost My Brother”

Jeff Gladney’s friend and former teammate Jalen Reagor spoke further about the football pro’s death Twitter.

“I’ve lost my brother, my best friend, my right hand man… I can’t take more, damn it!” said Reagor.

“RlP Jeff Gladney brother please take care of me.”

Statement by the Minnesota Vikings on Gladney’s death

“We are saddened by the tragic death of former Viking player Jeff Gladney, of the Minnesota Vikings Twitter account shared on the social media platform.

“Our hearts go out to his family and friends, to the Arizona Cardinals organization, and to Jeff’s current and former teammates and coaches who are grieving his life lost far too soon.”

“A good friend and great teammate”

Another former teammate LJ Collier said on Twitter about Gladney’s death“I saw him go from scout team to team captain to first-round pick. Jeff was a good friend and great teammate.”

Gladney fired after Vikings charges

The Minnesota Vikings released Jeff Gladney in August 2021 after he was charged with the charges against him, according to ESPN.

Gladney was a first-round draft pick from TCU in 2020 and started 15 games for the Vikings as a rookie.

“Jeff lost a year of his career”

“Unfortunately, Jeff lost a year of his career,” Overstreet and Williams continued in their statement, ESPN reported.

“We sincerely hope that in the future the NFL will stand apart from the criminal justice system and genuinely believe these guys are innocent until proven guilty.”

“Today, Jeff is in a good place and we look forward to engaging with NFL teams at the right time about advancing his career. Out of respect for the process, we will not comment further at this time.”

Gladney was found not guilty in March, just months before his death.

Gladney found not guilty

On March 10, 2022, Gladney was found not guilty of the above charges against him.

The verdict was unanimous, according to online court filings and ESPN.

“This has been a challenging time for Jeff mentally, spiritually and athletically,” Gladney’s agents Brian E. Overstreet and Rodney Williams said in a statement, according to Pro Football Network.

“So we applaud Jeff for having the courage to stand up to these false accusations and fight for his freedom.”

Gladney was previously charged with assault

On April 5, 2021, Jeff Gladney turned himself in to authorities on charges of assault in the family in Dallas.

ESPN reported that he was accused of allegedly assaulting a former girlfriend and was specifically charged with domestic violence by obstructing breathing after allegedly “deliberately, knowingly and recklessly” causing physical harm and putting pressure on the accuser’s neck and throat had exercised.

Where did Gladney go to college?

Jeff Gladney attended high school at New Boston High School in New Boston, Texas and played for his school before going to college.

Gladney was a three-star recruit and signed with Texas Christian University.

He was a four-year starter at TCU.

Who Was Jeff Gladney?

Jeff Gladney was born in 1996 in New Boston, Texas.

In 2020 he was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings and recently by the Cardinals.

According to his NFL bio, he was 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighed 191 pounds overall.

Gladney’s NFL teams

Jeff Gladney was a first-round pick for the Minnesota Vikings during the 2020 NFL draft.

Gladney was playing with the Arizona Cardinals at the time of his death.

“Please take care of me”

Jeff Gladney’s friend and former teammate Jalen Reagor also spoke about the football professional’s death.

“I’ve lost my brother, my best friend, my right hand man… I can’t take more, damn it!” Reagor continued Twitter.

“RlP Jeff Gladney brother please take care of me.”