Glenn Earl was drafted No. 122 overall by the Houston Texans in the 2004 NFL Draft out of Notre Dame. 37 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 10 career approximate value
2004 NFL Draft · Rd 4, Pick 26 · #122 overall
Glenn Earl Notre Dame Draft
Glenn Earl was drafted No. 122 overall by the Houston Texans in the 2004 NFL Draft out of Notre Dame. 37 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 10 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #122
- Round
- 4
- Draft class
- 2004
- NFL games
- 37
- Years as starter
- 2
- Career AV
- 10110th at Notre Dame
The pick
How Glenn Earl came off the board in 2004.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
Notre Dame
FBS Ind. at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'1" · 222 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 140 prospect63.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
37 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 10 career approximate value
- Games played
- 37
- Seasons as a starter
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 10110th among Notre Dame picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 10100% of career value
- Final season
- 20062 years after the draft
Around pick 122
Who came off the board on either side of Glenn Earl.
Virginia Tech
Georgia
Ole Miss
North Carolina
Notre Dame in the 2004 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Notre Dame
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Harrison Smith
DB · MIN · 2012
Notre Dame · 1× All-Pro · 6× Pro Bowl
#64
Dave Duerson
DB · CHI · 1983
Notre Dame · 4× Pro Bowl
#41
Dave Waymer
DB · NO · 1980
Notre Dame · 1× Pro Bowl
#5
Todd Lyght
DB · LAR · 1991
Notre Dame · 1× Pro Bowl
#50
Bobby Taylor
DB · PHI · 1995
Notre Dame · 1× Pro Bowl
#85
Allen Rossum
DB · PHI · 1998
Notre Dame · 1× Pro Bowl
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Glenn Earl in the 2004 NFL Draft
Glenn Earl is a Defensive back out of Notre Dame selected No. 122 overall by the Houston Texans in the 2004 NFL Draft. 37 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 10 career approximate value Notre Dame has produced 241 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Glenn Earl drafted?
Glenn Earl was selected No. 122 overall by the Houston Texans in the 2004 NFL Draft (Rd 4, Pick 26). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2004/glenn-earl.
What college did Glenn Earl play for?
Glenn Earl played college football at Notre Dame in the FBS Ind.. See every Notre Dame draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/notre-dame-fighting-irish.
How did Glenn Earl's NFL career turn out?
37 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 10 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2004/glenn-earl.