Glenn Andrew Carson, Jr. (born December 5, 1990) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Penn State Nittany Lions.
High school and college career Raised in the Manahawkin section of Stafford Township, New Jersey, Carson played prep football at Southern Regional High School, graduating in 2009.Edelson, Steve. "Glenn Carson prepares for Arizona Cardinals season opener", Asbury Park Press, September 4, 2014. Accessed January 20, 2020. "Even as the congratulatory emails and text messages were pouring in on Saturday, Glenn Carson still wasn’t sure he’d actually made the Arizona Cardinals.... 'That’s the kind of eerie thing about it. No one actually tells you you’ve made the team,' the former Southern Regional standout said Thursday.... For many of those who were sending the Manahawkin native those voicemails and text messages during the weekend, they’ll get to see Carson play in person nine days from now, with the Cardinals headed to MetLife Stadium to take on the Giants in Week 2." Carson enrolled full-time at Penn State University in January 2010 and played in his true freshman season with the Nittany Lions in fall 2010. Early in his career, Carson was overshadowed by other linebackers, including Michael Mauti, Gerald Hodges, and Nate Stupar. During his senior season, Carson anchored the Nittany Lions' linebacking corps, on September 21, 2013 making his 28th career start, most on the team.
Professional career
Arizona Cardinals On May 12, 2014, Carson was signed by the Arizona Cardinals as an undrafted free agent. On August 31, 2015, he was cut by the Cardinals.
New York Giants On December 30, 2015, the New York Giants signed Carson to their practice squad.
References
External links Penn State Bio