Glover Quin

At 38 years old, Glover Quin has this physical status:

Glover Freeman Quin Jr. (born January 15, 1986) is a former American footballer.

He played college football at New Mexico and Southwest Mississippi Community College, and was drafted by the Houston Texans in the fourth round of the 2009 NFL Draft.

After spending his first four seasons in Houston, he was also a member of the Detroit Lions for six seasons.

Personal life

In Summit, Mississippi, Quin was raised by his parents Glover and Annie Quin. In Houston, Texas, he and his wife, Gladys Quinn, raise their three children. While Quin was with the Lions in Detroit, he was impacted by Hurricane Harvey. He serves as an assistant coach for his son Dacquan's little league baseball team. Quin also serves as a mentor for several young players on the team, as well as a leader on the Lions' defense.

During his time in New Mexico, he concentrated on commerce. Quin has followed a 30-70 savings plan that was introduced to him by a financial advisor before entering the league. He saves 70% of his salary and saves the remainder for yearly expenses. Quin has invested in a number of well-known publicly traded companies. The overwhelming percentage of investments have earned enough money to cover his entire salary during his time with the Detroit Lions. He also helps finance private up-and-coming companies by using 10-12% of his savings.

Quin works with many charities, including the Ms. Molly Foundation in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The foundation helps with domestic violence victims, and Quin has attended charitable functions and assisted in raising funds for the cause. He also made a donation to assist people affected by Hurricane Harvey. During the 2017 season, he pledged $5,000 for an interceptor and $100 for a tackle. Based on his 2017 findings, his contribution totaled $38,400. During the Flint water crisis in 2016, Quin joined with other teammates to donate 36,000 bottles of water to the people of Flint, Michigan. He has been involved with United Way for more than nine years, has mentored children, and held book readings with groups of children. Quin has also worked with Me & the Bees Lemonade, and he has been an angel investor for the charity since 2017.

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High school career

Quin graduated from North Pike High School in 2004 as a four-year letterman in football and basketball. Quin earned the MVP award from both his basketball and football teams at North Pike during his senior years. Quin had rushed for 2,552 yards, made 224 tackles, and 13 interceptions by the end of his high school career. Quin was given the U.S. Army Scholar Athlete Award.

College career

After a year at Southwest Mississippi Community College, Quin was accepted to the University of New Mexico. Quin was a three-year starter at the University of New Mexico's cornerback position.

Quin earned an Honorable Mention on the All Mountain West Conference (MWC), team as a sophomore, in 2006. Quin played in 13 games for the Lobos this season. Quin led the MWC with 12 pass break-ups and finished second in the league, behind his colleague DeAndre Wright in passes defended with 12. Glover Quin was third on the Lobos and 29th in the MWC with 63 tackles on the year.

Quin also received Honorable Mention on the All Mountain West Conference Team in 2007, during his junior season. Quin suffered a painful groin injury that necessitated surgery early in the season. Following his return to the Lobos, the Lobos' defense increased its allowed passing yardage from 255.6 yards in the first five games to 161 yards in their final eight games. With ten passes saved, Quin tied for third place in the MWC.

Quin was chosen as a first-team All Mountain West Conference player in 2008 during his senior season. Quin had a remarkable season, with him only missing five tackles on the season. He was voted Team MVP by his classmates, the first time a defensive player for the school had not been given the award since Brian Urlacher was named the emperor in 1999. Quin was the first cornerback in Lobos' history to win the award.

Professional career

Quin completed all of the combine drills at the Indianapolis, Indiana, NFL Scouting Combine. He did well, and also ran positional drills for scouts. He appeared at New Mexico's pro day on March 12, 2009, but decided not to do a combine number and only did positional drills. Quin was expected to be a fifth round pick by NFL draft experts and scouts at the conclusion of the pre-draft process. DraftScout.com ranked him as the seventh best free safety prospect in the draft and ranked as the 25th top cornerback prospect in the draft by WalterFootball.com.

In the 2009 NFL Draft, the Houston Texans selected Quin in the fourth round (112th overall) and his fourth round (112th overall). In 2008, he was the eighth safety draftee.

The Houston Texans agreed to a four-year, $2.24 million contract with a signing bonus worth $490,250.

Quin competed for a backup cornerback against Antwaun Molden, Fred Bennett, David Pittman, Brice McCain, and Matterral Richardson during training camp. Throughout camp, he was impressive, and after Jacques Reeves sustained a fractured leg and Dunta Robinson decided not to pursue a new deal, he was able to move quickly. Quin will be one of the best surprises in the league as a rookie, according to NFL analyst Gil Brandt. For the third time on the depth chart, head coach Gary Kubiak named Quin the third cornerback and restarting nickelback, behind Dunta Robinson and Fred Bennett.

In the Houston Texans' season-opener against the New York Jets, he made five combined tackles on their 24–7 loss. He made his professional debut in the Houston Texans' season-opener. During his eight-yard reception on the Jets' first drive, Quin made his first career play on running back Leon Washington. Quin made his first career appearance on October 4, 2009, after beating Fred Bennett on the depth chart and taking over the starting role. During a 29–6 victory over the Oakland Raiders in Week 4, he made five combined tackles. In Week 19 of the Dallas Cowboys, Quin had a season-high four pass deflections and six solo tackles. Since suffering a concussion the week before, he was inactive for the Texans' Week 13 defeat at the Jacksonville Jaguars. During a 34-7 win over the Seattle Seahawks, he returned in Week 14 and recorded a season-high eight combined tackles. Quin played in 68 total tackles (56 solo) and 11 pass deflections in 15 games and 12 starts in his rookie season in 2009.

Quin was named No. 1 in the training camp as the No. 1. Since Dunta Robinson departed in a free agency, a 1st cornerback has been restored. Jacques Reeves, Antwaun Molden, Brice McCain, and Fred Bennett all qualified for minor competition at Quin. For the regular season, defensive coordinator Frank Bush named Quin and rookie Kareem Jackson as the starting cornerbacks.

He got off to a rousing win over the Houston Texans' season-opener against the Indianapolis Colts, making four combined tackles, a pass deflection, and a fumble bounce back from their 34–24 victory. Quint, a season-high 13 solo tackles, and deflected a pass during a 31–24 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars; he also batted down the game-winning pass in the hands of Jaguars receiver Mike Thomas. In the Texans' 20-0 victory over the Tennessee Titans on November 28, 2010, Quin recorded a career-high five pass deflections, made four total tackles, and intercepted three passes by quarterback Rusty Smith. In the second quarter, he made his first interception attempt in his career off a pass meant for Nate Washington. He was named AFC Defensive Player of the Week for his first multi-interception game in his career. In 16 games and 16 starts, he played his second season with an unprecedented 85 combined tackles (71 solo), 14 pass deflections, and three interceptions.

Wade Phillips, the Texans' defensive coordinator, had expected to move Quin to safety after discussing it with Quin before the NFL lockout began. Multiple analysts suggested that Quin was the right choice to play defense during the interview. After Bernard Pollard's departure, the Texans had a lack of depth at security, which was also due to Quin's ability to cover the slot. On July 29, 2011, the Houston Texans signed veteran cornerback Johnathan Joseph to take over Quin's starting position at cornerback. Quin will now be moving to safety after the signing of Joseph, according to defensive coordinator Wade Phillips. Quin the starting strong defense and free safety Daniel Manning were the two head coaches for the regular season.

Quintin Cook's career-high eight combined tackles at a 40-33 loss to the New Orleans Saints in Week 3. He played in 16 games and 16 starts last season, finishing with 77 combined tackles (59 solo) and nine pass deflections.

With a 10–6 record, the Houston Texans finished first in the AFC South on the 2011 season. In the AFC Wildcard Game, Quin played in his first career playoff game and recorded five combined tackles in the Texans' 31–10 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals on January 7, 2012. After losing 20–13 to the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC Divisional round in the AFC Divisional round last week, he collected three combined tackles as the Texans were kicked out of the playoffs.

Wade Phillips, the offensive coordinator, decided to move Quin to free safety and named him as the starter for the regular season. He worked alongside Daniel Manning, who took over duties with a high degree of security.

Quintin was fired by six combined tackles on quarterback Matt Hasselbeck after a 38–14 victory over the Tennessee Titans on September 30, 2012. In Week 7, he had five combined tackles, five intercepted passes, and intercepted a pass by Joe Flacco, defeating the Baltimore Ravens 43–13. In a 23–6 loss to the Minnesota Vikings on December 23, 2012, Quin had a season-high ten combined tackles (nine solo) and lost by 23–6. He ended the season with 84 combined tackles (64 solo), a career-high 14 pass deflections, two interceptions, and a sack in 16 games and 16 starts.

With a 12–4 record, the Houston Texans finished at the top of their division. During a 19-13 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals in the AFC Wildcard Game, Quin made three pass deflections and two solo tackles. In the AFC Divisional Round's 41–28 loss to the New England Patriots, he made five combined tackles in the Texans' 41-28 loss to the New England Patriots.

Quin decided to remain with the Houston Texans after the 2012 season. Quin was cited by several analysts as the Texans' top free agent priority. Rick Smith, the general manager of Texas, ruled against the franchise tag, but Quin's rep confirmed that Quin never received a call from the Texans. Quin was seen in Detroit, Michigan, straight after the free agency season began on March 12, 2013.

The Detroit Lions agreed to a five-year, $23.50 million contract, with $6.25 million guaranteed and a $5.25 million signing bonus.

Jim Schwartz, the head coach, selected Quin the best safety to start the regular season, as well as free safety Louis Delmas.

In the Detroit Lions' season-opener against the Minnesota Vikings, he had two combined tackles, a pass deflection, and intercepted a pass by quarterback Christian Ponder in their 34-23 victory. During a 25-21 loss to the Arizona Cardinals in Week 2, he recorded a season-high six solo tackles and deflected a pass. During a 40–32 victory over the Chicago Bears, he made a season-high two pass deflections, a solo tackle, and intercepted a pass by Jay Cutler. The Detroit Lions fired head coach Jim Schwartz after finishing third in the NFC North with a 7-9 record in 2013. He finished the season with 57 combined tackles (44 solo), eight pass interceptions, three interceptions, a suspension, and a forced fumble in 16 games and 16 starts. Quin earned a total rating of +7.4 from Pro Football Focus in his first season with the Lions and ranked tenth in all qualifying safeties.

Quin underwent minor surgery to repair a torn ligament in his ankle that he suffered for the majority of the season after injuring it in Week 4. After the departure of Louis Delmas and the arrival of James Ihedigbo, defensive coordinator Teryl Austin decided to move Quin to free safety. Quin the starter will be officially named by head coach Jim Caldwell, as well as strong safety James Ihedigbo.

In their 35-14 victory, he started with five combined tackles, a pass deflection, and intercepted Eli Manning's pass. Quin defeated the Atlanta Falcons in Week 8 on October 26, 2014, for his season-high eight solo tackles. In Week 13, he had seven combined tackles, a pass deflection, and intercepted Jay Cutler's pass in their 34–17 victory over the Chicago Bears. In a 34-17 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, he had a season-high three pass deflections, two tackles, and an interception. During a 20–14 victory over the Chicago Bears on December 21, 2014, Quin made two combined tackles, broke up a pass, and intercepted a pass by Jay Cutler. His interceptions ended his streak of four games with an interception, marking his seventh pick of the season. Quin was named one of the first Pro Bowl picks of his career on December 24, 2014. He had 73 total tackles (57 solo), ten pass deflections, and a career-high seven interceptions in 16 games and 16 starts on the season. In 2014, his seven interceptions dominated the league, and his success earned him a second-team All-Pro selection. In 2014, Pro Football Focus gave Quin a rating of +17.5, the second highest grade among all qualifying safeties.

With an 11-5 record, the Detroit Lions finished second in the NFC North in second place. In a 24-20 loss to the Dallas Cowboys in the NFC Wildcard Game, Quin got off to free safety and had two solo tackles on January 4, 2015.

Quin was named as the 88th player on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2015. It was his first appearance on the list during his six-year career. Quin and James Ihedigbo were retained by head coach Jim Caldwell as the starting lineup for the 2015 season.

Quin appeared in the San Diego Chargers' season-opener and recorded a season-high eight combined tackles, a pass deflection, and returned an interception by Philip Rivers for a 31-yard touchdown in their 33-28 loss. The touchdown was the first of Quin's career. He finished the season with 67 combined tackles (56 solo), five pass interceptions, four interceptions, and a forced fumble in 16 games and 16 starts.

Quin as the starting free safety for the season, according to head coach Jim Caldwell, as well as strong safety Tavon Wilson. During a 22-16 victory over the Minnesota Vikings in Week 9, Quin made a season-high nine combined tackles. In the Lions' 28-13 victory over the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, Drew Brees intercepted a pass by quarterback Drew Brees, a season-high two pass deflections, and intercepted a pass by quarterback Drew Brees. Quin had 68 combined tackles (55 solo), five pass deflections, two interceptions, two interceptions, and a forced fumble in 16 games and 16 starts during the 2016 season. Quin received a overall score of 82.1 from Pro Football Focus, the highest rating among all qualifying safeties in 2016. His coverage score of 81.1 was the highest among safeties.

With a 9-7 record, the Detroit Lions finished second in the NFC North for the second season. During a 26–6 loss to the Seattle Seahawks in the NFC Wildcard Game on January 7, 2017, Quin finished with six combined tackles and a pass deflection.

The Detroit Lions agreed to a two-year, $13 million contract, with $10 million guaranteed and a $5 million signing bonus.

In the Lions' 30–26 loss to the Atlanta Falcons in Week 3, Quintana scored eight combined tackles, broke up a pass, and returned an interception by Matt Ryan for a 37-yard touchdown. It was his second touchdown of his career. During a 24–22 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Quin recorded a season-high nine combined tackles. He had 84 combined tackles (60 solo), six pass deflections, four forced fumbles, three interceptions, and a touchdown in 16 games and 16 starts on the season. Since finishing second in the NFC North with a 9-7 record, the Detroit Lions did not qualify for the playoffs. Quin was rated as one of the top safeties in 2017 by Pro Football Focus, placing him fourth overall.

His game didn't recover in the 2018 season. According to ProFootballFocus, Quin went without an interceptor for the first time since 2011 and ranked 58th at the position.

Quin was signed by the Lions on February 15, 2019. During his six-year stint in Detroit, he played in all 96 regular season games.

Quin announced his retirement from football after ten seasons on July 9, 2019.

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