Aaron Glenn Net Worth
Aaron Glenn was an outstanding NFL cornerback. During his eight-season run with the New York Jets, he earned Pro Bowl recognition twice – in 1997 and 1998.
He currently serves as defensive coordinator of the Detroit Lions, having also held defensive backs coaching positions with Cleveland Browns and New Orleans Saints.
Early Life and Education
Aaron Glenn earned a reputation as an NFL cornerback as one of the speediest players. Graduating from Nimitz High School, Aaron gained notoriety with several teams such as New York Jets, Houston Texans, Dallas Cowboys and Jacksonville Jaguars during his 15-year career; tallying 661 tackles and 41 interceptions overall.
Beginning his college football career at Navarro College in Corsicana before transferring to Texas A&M University. While at A&M he earned two Southwest Conference All-American honors as well as being honored as Newcomer of the Year during his sophomore campaign.
He has spent the past years coaching, and now stands poised to take over as head coach of Nimitz High School. Influenced by Bill Parcells as well as Carroll, Crennel, Belichick and Darrell Wade – his former coach from Nimitz High School.
Professional Career
Glenn brings with him years of NFL experience as both an active player and coach. Initially he earned All-Pro honors with the New York Jets; later becoming defensive backs coach for both New Orleans Saints and Cleveland Browns.
As defensive coordinator, he led the Saints to rank third in pass defense per DVOA during his time with them and helped develop young players such as Marshon Lattimore, Vonn Bell, and Marcus Williams.
Glenn has been linked with head coaching jobs with Tennessee Titans, Atlanta Falcons and Los Angeles Chargers; however, interviews cannot take place until after Detroit Lions play Tampa Bay on Jan 29. Detroit already gave Ben Johnson an extension, so perhaps Glenn will receive one soon as well.
Achievement and Honors
Aaron Glenn was born in Humble, Texas and became one of the premier cornerbacks in NFL history. He played 15 seasons for various teams during this timeframe while earning numerous accolades during that timeframe.
Glenn first played with the New York Jets before joining Houston Texans through their 2002 NFL Expansion Draft and becoming their inaugural All-Pro. Glenn later went on to represent Dallas Cowboys, Jacksonville Jaguars, and New Orleans Saints before retiring due to injury in 2014.
Sean Payton paired Glenn with former NFL player Dan Campbell when hiring them as coaches of the Saints defensive backs, according to sources. Both share a strong friendship, drawing their coaching philosophy from Bill Parcells; their players such as Marshon Lattimore, Vonn Bell, and Marcus Williams have experienced significant gains under their guidance each year.
Personal Life
Aaron Glenn kept close to football when he decided to leave restaurant business behind and became a pro personnel scout with New York Jets as well as college area scout.
Glenn first encountered Parcells as a third-year Jets cornerback who held trade value. Glenn heard from sources within the organization that Parcells disliked small cornerbacks such as himself (he stood 5-foot-8 1/2).
Glenn quickly formed a friendship with Parcells. Glenn admired his intimidating coach’s intimidating coaching methods and learned from him how to impose himself as well. These lessons remain with Glenn as he often calls up Saints defensive backs after games to lecture them just like Parcells would do with his players; viewing these coaching sessions as continuing education sessions. Glenn counts among his mentors Bill Belichick, Mike Zimmer, Romeo Crennel, Todd Bowles and Al Groh.
Net Worth
Since his retirement from the NFL in 2008, Glenn has served as a professional scout with the New York Jets for two seasons before returning to action as general manager for Houston Stallions of Texas Lone Star Football League in 2012; eventually transitioning into coaching role and serving as assistant defensive backs coach with both Cleveland Browns and New Orleans Saints respectively in 2014.
Glenn, 51, currently serves as defensive coordinator of the Detroit Lions, and he’s expected to get a multi-year contract extension from them. Glenn is highly esteemed within the league and often compared with former Titans head coach Dan Campbell; Deshea Townsend of Texans took special interest in him early on and watched tape of him regularly as an undersized cornerback player.
