Aaron Glenn Biography 2025 Age, Height, Weight, Net Worth, Salary, Born and More Details

Aaron Devone Glenn born July 16, 1972 is an American football coach and former cornerback who currently serves as the defensive coordinator for the Detroit Lions in the NFL. Before his coaching career, Glenn played 15 seasons in the league, having suited up for the New York Jets, Houston Texans, Dallas Cowboys, Jacksonville Jaguars, and New Orleans Saints.

Aaron Glenn Biography 2025

He also served as the defensive backs coach for the New Orleans Saints from 2016 to 2020 and held various assistant coaching roles, including with the Cleveland Browns. Glenn played college football at Texas A&M University. His younger brother, Jason Glenn, also played in the NFL from 2001 to 2006.

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Aaron Glenn Biography Details

Born: July 16, 1972 (age 52)
Humble, Texas, U.S.
Height: 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight: 183 lb (83 kg)

Aaron Glenn Early Life

Glenn was born in Humble, Texas, and grew up playing youth football in the Humble Area Football League. He attended Nimitz High School in Houston, where he was a four-year letterman for the high school football team. During his senior year, Glenn showcased his athletic versatility, recording over 1,000 rushing yards, more than 200 receiving yards, and seven interceptions. He also excelled in basketball and track during his high school years.

Aaron Glenn Bio

Aaron Glenn Career Details Information
Full Name Aaron Devone Glenn
Born July 16, 1972
Place of Birth Humble, Texas, U.S.
Height 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight 183 lb (83 kg)
Position Defensive Coordinator (NFL)
NFL Draft 1994 / Round 1 / Pick 12
Career NFL Teams New York Jets, Houston Texans, Dallas Cowboys, Jacksonville Jaguars, New Orleans Saints
College Texas A&M University
Coaching Teams Cleveland Browns, New Orleans Saints, Detroit Lions
Pro Bowl Selections 3 (1997, 1998, 2002)
Hall of Fame Texas A&M Sports Hall of Fame (2000)

Aaron Glenn’s Early Football Career

Football Milestones Details
High School Nimitz High School, Houston, Texas
High School Football Achievements 1,000+ rushing yards, 200+ receiving yards, 7 interceptions
Other Sports Basketball, Track
College Navarro College, Texas A&M University
Texas A&M Awards Consensus All-American (1993), SWC Defensive Player of the Year (1993)
College Honors 2x First-team All-SWC (1992, 1993), SWC Newcomer of the Year (1992)

NFL Career Highlights

NFL Career Statistics Details
Games Played 205
Total Tackles 634
Solo Tackles 543
Assisted Tackles 91
Sacks 1.0
Forced Fumbles 6
Fumble Recoveries 3
Interceptions 41
Interception Yards 560
Total Return Yards 2,697
Touchdowns 8

Aaron Glenn’s Playing Teams and Tenure

NFL Team Years Played
New York Jets 1994–2001
Houston Texans 2002–2004
Dallas Cowboys 2005–2006
Jacksonville Jaguars 2007
New Orleans Saints 2008

Coaching Career Timeline

Position Team Years
General Manager Houston Stallions 2012
Personnel Scout New York Jets 2012–2013
Assistant Defensive Backs Coach Cleveland Browns 2014–2015
Defensive Backs Coach New Orleans Saints 2016–2020
Defensive Coordinator Detroit Lions 2021–present

Aaron Glenn’s Contract and Coaching Role

Contract Milestones Details
Detroit Lions Contract Extension February 24, 2023
Role Defensive Coordinator

Aaron Glenn’s Impact on Detroit Lions Defense

Key Defensive Achievements Details
Year 2021–present
Defensive Improvement Significant year-over-year improvement in defensive rankings
Development of Defensive Backs Helped elevate the performance of Lions’ cornerbacks and secondary players

NFL Combine Measurables for Aaron Glenn

Measure Statistic
Height 5 ft 8+1/2 in (1.74 m)
Weight 184 lb (83 kg)
Arm Length 30 in (0.76 m)
Hand Span 8+7/8 in (0.23 m)
Bench Press 9 reps

NFL Career Highlights

Award Details
Pro Bowl Selections 3 (1997, 1998, 2002)
New York Jets All-Time Team Selected for the Jets’ All-Time Four Decade Team
Texas A&M Sports Hall of Fame Inducted in 2000
Consensus All-American 1993 (Texas A&M)

Aaron Glenn Personal Life

Personal Information Details
Brother Jason Glenn (NFL player, 2001–2006)
Place of Birth Humble, Texas

Aaron Glenn Net Worth

Aaron Jones net worth estimated around $5 million.

Aaron Glenn Summary

Aaron Glenn, a former Pro Bowl cornerback and current defensive coordinator for the Detroit Lions, has had a long and successful football career. After excelling at Texas A&M University, Glenn was drafted by the New York Jets in the first round of the 1994 NFL Draft, where he became known for his interceptions and defensive playmaking. Following retirement from playing, Glenn transitioned to coaching, where he significantly impacted the New Orleans Saints and Detroit Lions’ defensive units. He was recognized for his coaching skills with a multi-year contract extension in 2023.

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