Cody Glenn
Encyclopedia
Cody Glenn is an American football
linebacker
for the Indianapolis Colts
of the National Football League
. He was drafted by the Washington Redskins
in the fifth round of the 2009 NFL Draft
. He played college football
at Nebraska
.
at Rusk High School
. He was originally a running back
who only switched to linebacker in his 4th year at Nebraska. In his four years in high school, he rushed for 6,353 yards and 87 touchdowns. His total rushing yards rank eighth in Texas Class 3A history and 27th overall in the entire state of Texas.
, including six tackles for loss and four pass breakups. In 2007 he played in five games and finished with 27 carries for 78 yards and also finished the year with six catches for 52 yards. In 2006 he gained 370 yards and scored a team-high eight touchdowns. In 2005 he was as a short-yardage back and finished with 131 yards and four touchdowns on 45 carries.
, where he had both shoulders surgically repaired from dislocations during his high school career.
American football
American football is a sport played between two teams of eleven with the objective of scoring points by advancing the ball into the opposing team's end zone. Known in the United States simply as football, it may also be referred to informally as gridiron football. The ball can be advanced by...
linebacker
Linebacker
A linebacker is a position in American football that was invented by football coach Fielding H. Yost of the University of Michigan. Linebackers are members of the defensive team, and line up approximately three to five yards behind the line of scrimmage, behind the defensive linemen...
for the Indianapolis Colts
Indianapolis Colts
The Indianapolis Colts are a professional American football team based in Indianapolis. They are currently members of the South Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League ....
of the National Football League
National Football League
The National Football League is the highest level of professional American football in the United States, and is considered the top professional American football league in the world. It was formed by eleven teams in 1920 as the American Professional Football Association, with the league changing...
. He was drafted by the Washington Redskins
Washington Redskins
The Washington Redskins are a professional American football team and members of the East Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The team plays at FedExField in Landover, Maryland, while its headquarters and training facility are at Redskin Park in Ashburn,...
in the fifth round of the 2009 NFL Draft
2009 NFL Draft
The 2009 NFL Draft was the seventy-fourth annual meeting of National Football League franchises to select newly eligible football players. The draft took place at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on April 25 and 26, 2009. The draft consisted of two rounds on the first day starting at 4:00...
. He played college football
College football
College football refers to American football played by teams of student athletes fielded by American universities, colleges, and military academies, or Canadian football played by teams of student athletes fielded by Canadian universities...
at Nebraska
Nebraska Cornhuskers football
The Nebraska Cornhuskers represent the University of Nebraska–Lincoln in college football. The program has established itself as a traditional powerhouse, and has the fourth-most all-time victories of any NCAA Division I-A team. Nebraska is one of only six football programs in NCAA Division I-A...
.
Early years
Glenn played high school footballHigh school football
High school football, in North America, refers to the game of football as it is played in the United States and Canada. It ranks among the most popular interscholastic sports in both of these nations....
at Rusk High School
Rusk Independent School District
Rusk Independent School District is a public school district based in Rusk, Texas .In addition to Rusk, the district serves the cities of Gallatin and Reklaw, rural areas in central Cherokee County, and a small portion of southwestern Rusk County....
. He was originally a running back
Running back
A running back is a gridiron football position, who is typically lined up in the offensive backfield. The primary roles of a running back are to receive handoffs from the quarterback for a rushing play, to catch passes from out of the backfield, and to block.There are usually one or two running...
who only switched to linebacker in his 4th year at Nebraska. In his four years in high school, he rushed for 6,353 yards and 87 touchdowns. His total rushing yards rank eighth in Texas Class 3A history and 27th overall in the entire state of Texas.
College career
In 2008 Glenn moved from running back to linebacker and in nine games, he racked up 51 tacklesTackle (football move)
Most forms of football have a move known as a tackle. The primary purposes of tackling is to disposses an opponent of the ball, to stop the player from gaining ground towards goal or to stop them from carrying out what they intend....
, including six tackles for loss and four pass breakups. In 2007 he played in five games and finished with 27 carries for 78 yards and also finished the year with six catches for 52 yards. In 2006 he gained 370 yards and scored a team-high eight touchdowns. In 2005 he was as a short-yardage back and finished with 131 yards and four touchdowns on 45 carries.
Personal
Glenn did a promotional video for Trinity Mother Frances Health SystemTrinity Mother Frances Health System
Trinity Mother Frances Health System is a non-profit regional health care provider headquartered in Tyler, Texas that operates two hospitals and twenty regional health clinics in north-central and northeast Texas.-Mother Frances Hospital:...
, where he had both shoulders surgically repaired from dislocations during his high school career.