Cameron McGlenn

Cameron McGlenn

McGlenn in 2017
No. 18, 20
Position:	Defensive back
Personal information
Born:	(1988-02-16)February 16, 1988 Belmont, North Carolina, U.S.
Died:	May 6, 2020(2020-05-06) (aged 32) Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:	185 lb (84 kg)
Career information
High school:	Belmont (NC) South Point
College:	Elon
Undrafted:	2010
Career history
Iowa Barnstormers (2011–2012) Charlotte Speed (2013)* Spokane Shock (2013) New Orleans VooDoo (2013–2015) Tampa Bay Storm (2016) Guangzhou Power (2016) Washington Valor (2017)
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Second Team All-Arena (2014) CAFL All-Pro South Division All-Star (2016)
Career Arena League statistics
Total tackles: 547.5 Interceptions: 39 Passes defensed: 88 Stats at ArenaFan.com

Cameron McGlenn (February 16, 1988 – May 6, 2020) was an American arena football defensive back. He played college football for Elon.

Early life

McGlenn attended South Point High School in Belmont, North Carolina.[1] While at South Point, McGlenn was a member of the football and track and field teams.

Professional career

Iowa Barnstormers

After going undrafted. McGlenn was assigned to the Iowa Barnstormers of the Arena Football League.[2] McGlenn played two seasons for the Barnstormers, leading the team in tackles both season.

Charlotte Speed

McGlenn was announced as a signee of the Charlotte Speed, who intended to play in the Professional Indoor Football League, but the team never made it to the field, folding before the season began.

Spokane Shock

McGlenn was assigned to the Spokane Shock for the 2013 season. McGlenn was reassigned 10 weeks into the season.

New Orleans VooDoo

After his release, McGlenn was assigned to the New Orleans VooDoo.[3] In his first game with the VooDoo, McGlenn had two interceptions.[3]

Tampa Bay Storm

On October 16, 2015, McGlenn was assigned to the Tampa Bay Storm.

Guangzhou Power

McGlenn played for the Guangzhou Power of the China Arena Football League (CAFL) in 2016 and earned All-Pro South Division All-Star honors.[4]

Washington Valor

McGlenn was assigned to the Washington Valor on January 9, 2017.[5]

Death

At 3:48 a.m. on May 6, 2020, after McGlenn's vehicle ran out of gas, he attempted to cross Interstate 485 on foot and was struck by the driver of an oncoming vehicle, killing him instantly.[6]

References

1. Richard Walker (October 23, 2013). "Hometown heroes: Former South Point standout named to Arena football All-Star team". www.gastongazette.com. Halifax Media Group. Retrieved November 1, 2013.
2. "Cameron McGlenn bio". www.theiowabarnstormers.com. Iowa Barnstormers. Archived from the original on November 9, 2011.
3. Gary Estwick (June 6, 2013). "McGlenn hopes to keep up good work". www.theadvocate.com. Capital City Press LLC. Retrieved June 7, 2013.
4. "The CAFL has announced their 2016 All-Pro South Division All-Stars". caflfootball.com. November 4, 2016. Archived from the original on November 7, 2016. Retrieved November 6, 2016.
5. "Transactions". afldigital.com. Archived from the original on January 19, 2017. Retrieved January 19, 2017.
6. "Former South Point football standout struck, killed on I-485".

External links

• Elon College bio
• Media related to Cameron McGlenn at Wikimedia Commons