University of Wyoming Athletics

2021: Glinton had a strong season for the Pokes appearing in 11 games for the Pokes with 11 starts. He finished the season with 10 tackles with nine solo stops and one assisted tackle. He recorded one interception on the season and had three pass breakups. He recorded a career-high four tackles for the Cowboys against Colorado State. He also recorded his first career interception against the Rams. He added two tackles for the Pokes against Ball State. He was named Academic All-MW.

2020: Glinton was a key member of the Cowboys defense and specials teams. He appeared in all six games for the Pokes and recorded 16 tackles for the Pokes with 10 solo stops and six assisted tackles. He also added 1.5 tackles for loss and one pass breakup. He recorded a career-high five tackles in the Cowboys season finale against Boise State. He also added four tackles against New Mexico.

2019: Glinton appeared in two contests for the Pokes. He did not record any statistics and retained his redshirt status.

High School: Keonte Glinton played cornerback, wide receiver and running back at Bakersfield Christian High School in Bakersfield, Calif.  He is rated as a three-star recruit by 247 Sports and as a two-star recruit by Rivals.  As a senior, he was credited with 40 tackles, 2.0 tackles for loss and one interception.  He caught 35 passes for 729 yards and scored five receiving touchdowns.  On special teams, he returned eight kickoffs for 122 yards, and he accounted for 852 all-purpose yards his senior season.  As a sophomore and junior, he rushed for a combined 510 yards.  Glinton was part of a Bakersfield Christian High team that posted a 9-4 overall record and a 5-0 conference mark in 2018, winning the South Yosemite League.  Bakersfield Christian entered the 2018 CIF Central Section Division 3 playoffs as the No. 2 seed.  After a first round bye, they defeated Highland High, 49-7, in the quarterfinals, won their semifinal game, 28-7, over Kingsburg, before losing in the championship game to San Joaquin Memorial.  His junior season, Bakersfield Christian posted a 10-2 record and a 6-0 conference mark.  Bakersfield Christian advanced to the semifinals of the CIF Central Section Division 3 playoffs.  They defeated Kingsburg, 48-9, in the quarterfinals before losing to eventual Central Section Champion San Joaquin Memorial in the semifinals.  He played for head coach Darren Carr.  His offensive coordinator was former Fresno State and NFL quarterback David Carr.  Glinton was also recruited by BYU and Oregon State.

Personal: He is majoring in american studies at UW.