Ryan Glasper Ryan E . Glasper ( born June 15 , 1985 ) is a professional Canadian football and American football safety who is currently a free agent . He was signed as a street free agent by the Hamilton Tiger - Cats in 2007 . He played college football for the Boston College Eagles . Glasper has also been a member of the Toronto Argonauts , Edmonton Eskimos and Hartford Colonials . Early life . Ryan Glasper was born in New Britain , Connecticut . At the age of 14 , his mother signed legal custody of him over to his then high school football coach , Jude Kelly . Ryan attended Southington High School in Southington , Connecticut . He started on the varsity squad his sophomore year and played a pivotal role on the offense as a receiver and running back . Catching passes from quarterback Dan Bruetsch , he became a dangerous offensive weapon and showed his potential . Glasper helped the Blue Knights win the CCC South crown . As a junior , he progressed to have a greater role in the offense , as he started at wide receiver , running back , and on special teams . Glasper , once again , helped lead his team to another CCC South title . In the beginning of his senior campaign he was asked to play quarterback with the graduation of strong armed quarterback Doug Fink ( who was later drafted by the Boston Red Sox in the 29th round of the 2003 draft ) . Glasper eagerly took on the role and was progressing well until an ankle injury sidelined him . It was during this time that Glasper signed his letter of intent with Boston College to play safety on their defense . After signing his letter of intent , Glasper moved over to the defensive backfield full - time . While mentoring young sophomore quarterback Aaron Canterbury , Glasper helped led the Blue Knights to a share of the CCC South title . Glasper was voted part of the tri - captain squad during his senior year with Dan Bird and John Vose . During his high school career , Glasper also returned punts and kickoffs . He set school records for longest punt return ( 92 yards ) , longest kickoff return ( 98 yards ) and longest play from scrimmage ( 97 yards ) . He also earned SuperPrep All - America n honors as a senior defensive back and was voted to the All - State Class LL team , as well as 2001 New Haven Register All - State , for his outstanding play . Glasper also played varsity basketball and was on the track team in high school . College career . Glasper was not redshirt ed his freshman year at Boston College , eventually making a total of 29 starts and appearing in 45 total collegiate contests . He ended his college career with 177 career tackles , including 100 unassisted stops . He finished with six interception s , eight pass breakups , 5 . 5 tackles for loss and 1 . 0 sack in his career . Glasper won 2 awards for the Boston College Eagles . He was awarded the Paul Cavanagh Award , for the player whose collective on and off the field accomplishments speak volumes about his commitment to balance , a level - headed and realistic outlook on life , and his wholesome perspective on volunteerism , ethics and the community ; a football player whose accomplishments on the field distinguish him as an achiever and as a contributor in many ways . He was also awarded the Jay McGillis Scholarship Award , given in recognition of a defensive back who best exemplifies the personal qualities of team dedication and leadership by example , an extraordinary competitive spirit , and personal concern for family , friends and teammates . In January 2006 , during 7 - on - 7 drills with teammates , Glasper took a false step and tore his labrum and cartilage in his left hip , requiring surgery three months later . He was not granted a medical red - shirt by the BC coaching and medical staff , forcing him to miss the first 5 games of the season or not play at all and have his college career be over . He eventually returned but was never at 100 % during the season but he still was a force on the defense . By the time BC ' s bowl game came around on December 30 , Glasper was back down to his playing weight of and notched his best game of the season . With help from his agent , Glasper got a late invitation to the Hula Bowl in January . Despite getting to Hawaii on Tuesday night , when most of the team had been there since Saturday , Glasper was tabbed as a starter after just one meeting and one practice . Professional career . NFL . Glasper worked out at the Boston College Pro Day on March 21 , 2007 . He had a relatively good showing running his 40 - yard dash in 4 . 59 seconds . He ran a 20 yard dash in 2 . 66 seconds and a 10 yard dash in 1 . 56 seconds . Ryan also ran the 20 yard shuttle run in 4 . 15 seconds and maneuvered the 3 - cone drill in 6 . 86 seconds . Ryan bench pressed a standard 14 times , had a vertical leap of , and had a leap of in the broad jump . Glasper went undrafted but attended the New York Giants rookie camp as a try - out , but was not signed to a contract . CFL . In 2007 , Glasper was signed by the Hamilton Tiger - Cats . The Ti - Cats converted Glasper from a strong safety to an outside linebacker . The move proved to be successful , as he served as a starter for the Hamilton defense . Glasper made his CFL debut on July 7 of that year . He completed the season playing in eight games , recording 27 defensive tackles , 10 special teams tackles , one forced fumble , 2 tackles for losses , and two pass knockdowns . In 2008 , Glasper dressed in the first 10 games of the Tiger - Cats ' season , recording 30 defensive tackles and five special teams tackles . He was eventually released by the Tiger - Cats on September 30 , 2008 . On October 15 , Glasper was signed by the Toronto Argonauts to a practice roster agreement . He was signed by the Edmonton Eskimos on May 4 , 2009 . He was released on June 25 , 2009 . UFL . Glasper was signed by the Hartford Colonials on June 15 , 2010 . He was released on November 6 .