De'Mon Glanton (born July 22, 1986) is an American former professional

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who played in the

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(AFL) for the

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, and

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. He played

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Early life

Glanton played

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at Benjamin Elijah Mays High School in

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. He compiled over 600 yards receiving yards as a wide receiver and six interceptions on defense. He earned honorable mention all-state honors in 2003. He also helped the Raiders to an 11–1 overall record and into the second round of the state playoffs as regional champions.

College career

Glanton played for the

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from 2004 to 2008. He was

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in 2004. He appeared in all 48 games for the Bulldogs, starting 28 while recording career totals of 134 tackles and five interceptions.

Professional career

Glanton played for the Henry Horsemen of the

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in 2011. Glanton was assigned to the

of the

(AFL) on October 21, 2011. He compiled 38 tackles in eleven games his rookie year in 2012. He recorded 95 tackles and six interceptions in 17 games in 2013 and was named the Barnstormers' Defensive Player of the Year. Glanton accumulated 86 tackles and four interceptions in 16 games during the 2014 season. The Barnstormers left the AFL and became members of the

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on August 27, 2014. Glanton was assigned to the AFL's

on September 29, 2014. He was placed on recallable reassignment by the Kiss on April 7, 2015. Glanton was assigned to

of the AFL on May 11, 2015. He became a free agent after the 2015 season. On January 6, 2016, Glanton was assigned to the

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of the AFL. On March 25, 2016, Glanton was placed on recallable reassignment.

References

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