Freshman linebacker Kevon Glenn at FSU's first day of fall practice in 2019. Img 2292 Wayne McGahee III/Democrat via Imagn Content Services, LLC

Former Florida State linebacker announces major career move

Originally posted on Florida State Seminoles on SI
By Dustin Lewis | Last updated Mar 13, 2025 8:00 AM ET

Florida State has had plenty of former players dive headfirst into coaching careers but not many can say they're one of the youngest head coaches in Georgia high school football history.

Earlier this week, former FSU linebacker Kevon Glenn announced he was returning home to take on the job as head coach of his alma mater, Dutchtown High School. This will be his first job at the prep level.

Glenn spent the 2024 season working at Georgia Southern as a player personnel analyst. He played for the Eagles for two years after transferring from the Seminoles.

Dutchtown High School went 7-5 last fall and made the playoffs for the eighth consecutive season. The program has had three head coaches in the last five years so Glenn will have an opportunity to build something of his own.

Luke 18:27 ✞ | Let’s Work !⚫️ pic.twitter.com/e7gbPo1Ei2
— Kevon Glenn (@kevontglenn) March 11, 2025

Reflecting On Kevon Glenn's Playing Career

Glenn signed with Florida State as a three-star prospect in the 2019 class, choosing the Seminoles over Missouri. He played sparingly in Tallahassee, redshirting as a true freshman before seeing action in three games in 2020, recording one total tackle. Part of that was due to being caught in a transition as FSU fired Willie Taggart before the conclusion of Glenn's first season and replaced him with Mike Norvell.

Following his second season with the Seminoles, Glenn chose to transfer to Georgia Southern. He had the best year of his college career in 2021, totaling 26 tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss, one sack, and one forced fumble in 12 appearances. Glenn recorded nine tackles and a forced fumble against Florida Atlantic that season.

Glenn's playing time decreased in 2022, leading him to move on to Connecticut for his final season of eligibility. In 2023, he saw action in eight games with the Huskies, totaling four tackles.

The Georgia native starred at linebacker during his prep career at Dutchtown High School, earning AJC all-state, all-region, and all-county honors. Glenn was named the GACA Defensive Player of the Year in 2018 after recording 95 tackles, helping lead the Bulldogs to a 12-1 record and quarterfinals appearance