Former NFL wide receiver and Patriots draft pick Terry Glenn had lost his life in a car accident in Texas. He was 43 years-old at the time of the accident. His fiancee had been with him at the time of the car crash, although she is believed to have survived the accident and is currently hospitalized, while officials found Glenn dead on arrival. At this time, however, details concerning the accident are said to be unclear.
Glenn got his start in football while playing in high school
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A native of Columbus Ohio, Glenn got his start in the sport while playing in high school, where he also got involved with basketball, tennis, and track. Attending Ohio State University, he became a walk-on player for the Buckeyes football team, later winning an athletic scholarship, as well as the Fred Biletnikoff Award.
Drafted as a Patriot & eventually became a Packer
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Glenn had originally been drafted the seventh overall in the 1996 draft by the Patriots, for whom he stayed with for six seasons. Afterwards, he went on to play for the Packers. In total, he caught 593 passes for 8,823 yards and 44 touchdowns in his NFL career.
Glenn has left three children behind
At this time, Glenn is believed to be survived by his fiancee and three children, according to 247 Sports. Some of Glenn’s former teammates have also offered their condolences over the accident on social media.
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Updates on Glenn’s accident
Update: According to TMZ, the car crash that claimed Glenn’s life involved a single-car, with Glenn ejected from his vehicle. Glenn had passed by the time officials arrived at the crash, with him officially announced dead on arrival.
His fiancee had been with him in the car at the time of the accident, but she had survived the crash and is currently being treated in the ICU of a local hospital.
Officials have said that they will hold an autopsy for Glenn, to try to make sure what had caused the draft. At this time, however, details about the accident are said to be unclear.
