Former Minnesota Viking Jeff Gladney has passed away at the age of 25

Former Minnesota Vikings first round draft pick Jeff Gladney has died at the age of 25.

Most recently a member of the Arizona Cardinals, Gladney was reportedly killed in a car accident early Monday morning according to his agent. The news was first shared on social media by Eagle’s wide receiver Jalen Reagor who played with Gladney in College.

Gladney was drafted by the Vikings in 2020. Before his second season he was charged with assault and was released by the Vikings before the 2021 season.