Glover Quin
Encyclopedia
Glover Quin is an American football
safety
for the Houston Texans
of the National Football League
. He was drafted by the Texans in the fourth round of the 2009 NFL Draft
. He played college football
at New Mexico.
and basketball
, Glover Quin graduated from North Pike High School in 2004. During his senior year, Glover Quin received the MVP award from both his basketball and football team at North Pike HS. By the end of his high school career, Quin had rushed for 2,552 yards, made 224 tackles and 13 interceptions. Quin was awarded the U.S. Army Scholar Athlete Award.
. Glover Quin was a three year starter at the cornerback
position for the University of New Mexico
.
In 2006, Quin received an Honorable Mention on the All Mountain West Conference
(MWC), team as a sophomore. During the season Quin started 13 games for the Lobos
. Quin led the MWC with 12 pass break-ups and was second in the league, behind his teammate DeAndre Wright
in passes defended with 12. Glover Quin was 3rd on the Lobos and 29th in the MWC with 63 tackles on the year.
During his junior season in 2007, Glover Quin again received Honorable Mention on the All Mountain West Conference Team. Early in the season, Quin suffered a painful groin injury that required surgery. Upon his return, the Lobos' defense improved its allowed passing yardage from 255.6 yards in its first 5 games down to 161 yards in its final 8 games. Quin tied for 3rd in the MWC with 10 passes defended.
In 2008, during his Senior season, Quin was selected as a first team All Mountain West Conference player. Quin had a remarkable season that ended with him missing only 5 tackles throughout the season. He was voted team MVP by his teammates; an honor that had not gone to a defensive back for the University of New Mexico
since Brian Urlacher
was given the honor is 1999. Quin became the first cornerback in Lobos' history to win the award.
draft by the Texans
. Quin made his NFL debut with the Texans against the Jets
on September 13, 2009. During his debut game he entered the game as a nickel cornerback and also played on special teams.
On October 4, 2009 Quin started his first NFL game versus the Raiders
. Quin started the next six consecutive games for the Texans through November 8, 2009.
Quin played in 15 of the Texans' 16 games during the 2009 season.
Glover Quin finished out the 2009 season with 56 total tackles.
. During his first game of the season Quin recorded an impressive 4 tackles (3 solo tackles) and a fumble recovery.
On November 28, 2010 versus the Titans
Quin had breakout performance. Quin set a franchise record with 3 interceptions, which were also his first 3 interceptions as a professional, while adding 4 tackles (3 solo), and 5 passes defensed. For his outstanding performance against the Titans, Quin was named the AFC
Defensive Player of the Week.
Glover Quin finished out the season with 71 total tackles and 3 interceptions.
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...
safety
Safety
Safety is the state of being "safe" , the condition of being protected against physical, social, spiritual, financial, political, emotional, occupational, psychological, educational or other types or consequences of failure, damage, error, accidents, harm or any other event which could be...
for the Houston Texans
Houston Texans
The Houston Texans are a professional American football team based in Houston, Texas. The team is currently a member of the Southern 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 Texans in the fourth 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 New Mexico.
Honors
- 2004 Received U.S. Army Scholar Athlete Award
- 2006 Honorable Mention All Mountain West Conference
- 2007 Honorable Mention All Mountain West Conference
- 2008 First Team All Mountain West Conference
- 2010 AFC Defensive Player of the Week (Week 12)
High School
A four year letterman in footballAmerican 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...
and basketball
Basketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...
, Glover Quin graduated from North Pike High School in 2004. During his senior year, Glover Quin received the MVP award from both his basketball and football team at North Pike HS. By the end of his high school career, Quin had rushed for 2,552 yards, made 224 tackles and 13 interceptions. Quin was awarded the U.S. Army Scholar Athlete Award.
College Career
Quin transferred into the University of New Mexico after spending a year at Southwest Mississippi Community CollegeSouthwest Mississippi Community College
Southwest Mississippi Community College is a two-year community college located in Summit, Mississippi, with accreditation from the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.-History:...
. Glover Quin was a three year starter at the cornerback
Cornerback
A cornerback is a member of the defensive backfield or secondary in American and Canadian football. Cornerbacks cover receivers, to defend against pass offenses and make tackles. Other members of the defensive backfield include the safeties and occasionally linebackers. The cornerback position...
position for the University of New Mexico
University of New Mexico
The University of New Mexico at Albuquerque is a public research university located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, in the United States. It is the state's flagship research institution...
.
In 2006, Quin received an Honorable Mention on the All Mountain West Conference
Mountain West Conference
The Mountain West Conference , popularly known as the Mountain West, is the youngest of the college athletic conferences affiliated with the NCAA’s Division I FBS . The MWC officially began operations in July 1999...
(MWC), team as a sophomore. During the season Quin started 13 games for the Lobos
Lobo (New Mexico Mascot)
The Lobo is the official mascot of the University of New Mexico. Lobo, the Spanish word for "wolf," was suggested by George S. Bryan, a sophomore at UNM, in 1920....
. Quin led the MWC with 12 pass break-ups and was second in the league, behind his teammate DeAndre Wright
DeAndre Wright
DeAndre Scott Wright is an American football cornerback who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the New York Giants in the sixth round of the 2009 NFL Draft...
in passes defended with 12. Glover Quin was 3rd on the Lobos and 29th in the MWC with 63 tackles on the year.
During his junior season in 2007, Glover Quin again received Honorable Mention on the All Mountain West Conference Team. Early in the season, Quin suffered a painful groin injury that required surgery. Upon his return, the Lobos' defense improved its allowed passing yardage from 255.6 yards in its first 5 games down to 161 yards in its final 8 games. Quin tied for 3rd in the MWC with 10 passes defended.
In 2008, during his Senior season, Quin was selected as a first team All Mountain West Conference player. Quin had a remarkable season that ended with him missing only 5 tackles throughout the season. He was voted team MVP by his teammates; an honor that had not gone to a defensive back for the University of New Mexico
University of New Mexico
The University of New Mexico at Albuquerque is a public research university located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, in the United States. It is the state's flagship research institution...
since Brian Urlacher
Brian Urlacher
Brian Keith Urlacher is an American football player for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League . He attended the University of New Mexico, where he was one of the school's most decorated athletes. In addition to setting multiple university records, Urlacher earned consideration for the...
was given the honor is 1999. Quin became the first cornerback in Lobos' history to win the award.
2009
Quin was drafted in the fourth round of the 2009 NFLNational 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...
draft by the Texans
Houston Texans
The Houston Texans are a professional American football team based in Houston, Texas. The team is currently a member of the Southern Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
. Quin made his NFL debut with the Texans against the Jets
New York Jets
The New York Jets are a professional football team headquartered in Florham Park, New Jersey, representing the New York metropolitan area. The team is a member of the Eastern Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
on September 13, 2009. During his debut game he entered the game as a nickel cornerback and also played on special teams.
On October 4, 2009 Quin started his first NFL game versus the Raiders
Oakland Raiders
The Oakland Raiders are a professional American football team based in Oakland, California. They currently play in the Western Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
. Quin started the next six consecutive games for the Texans through November 8, 2009.
Quin played in 15 of the Texans' 16 games during the 2009 season.
Glover Quin finished out the 2009 season with 56 total tackles.
2010
Quin started at cornerback for the Texans in their first game of the regular season on September 12 versus the ColtsIndianapolis 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 ....
. During his first game of the season Quin recorded an impressive 4 tackles (3 solo tackles) and a fumble recovery.
On November 28, 2010 versus the Titans
Tennessee Titans
The Tennessee Titans are a professional American football team based in Nashville, Tennessee, United States. They are members of the South Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League . Previously known as the Houston Oilers, the team began play in 1960 as a charter...
Quin had breakout performance. Quin set a franchise record with 3 interceptions, which were also his first 3 interceptions as a professional, while adding 4 tackles (3 solo), and 5 passes defensed. For his outstanding performance against the Titans, Quin was named the AFC
American Football Conference
The American Football Conference is one of the two conferences of the National Football League . This conference and its counterpart, the National Football Conference , currently contain 16 teams each, making up the 32 teams of the NFL....
Defensive Player of the Week.
Glover Quin finished out the season with 71 total tackles and 3 interceptions.