History of Dre Greenlaw in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 8, 2026

Ke'Aundre J'Quan "Dre" Greenlaw is a professional American football linebacker currently playing for the San Francisco 49ers in the NFL. Drafted by the 49ers in the fifth round of the 2019 NFL draft after playing college football at the University of Arkansas, Greenlaw is known for his impactful plays and contributions to the 49ers' defense. Though the provided information states he played for the Denver Broncos, that seems to be incorrect as no credible sources support that claim.

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May 25, 1997: Dre Greenlaw's Birth

On May 25, 1997, Ke'Aundre J'Quan Greenlaw, later known as Dre Greenlaw, was born. He would become a professional football linebacker.

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2011: State Championship Win

In 2011, Dre Greenlaw played for Fayetteville High School, and his football team won the Class 7A state championship.

2012: Named to Super Sophomore Team

In 2012, Dre Greenlaw was named to the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette preseason "Super Sophomore" team. He recorded 53 tackles, two forced fumbles, five pass deflections, and an interception, repeating as 7A state champions.

2015: College Football Career Begins

In 2015, Dre Greenlaw began his college football career at the University of Arkansas.

2018: End of College Football Career

In 2018, Dre Greenlaw concluded his college football career at the University of Arkansas. He recorded 320 total tackles, four sacks, three interceptions, and three forced fumbles from 2015 to 2018.

2019: Greenlaw Drafted by 49ers

In 2019, Dre Greenlaw was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the fifth round of the NFL draft after they traded linebacker Dekoda Watson.

September 18, 2021: Placed on Injured Reserve

On September 18, 2021, Dre Greenlaw was placed on injured reserve after undergoing groin surgery.

2021: 2021 Season Performance

In 2021, Dre Greenlaw finished the season with 21 tackles, a pass deflection, and a pick-six in three games and two starts. The 49ers finished the season with a 10–7 record and earned the #6-seed in the playoffs.

September 18, 2022: Recorded Team-High Tackles

On September 18, 2022, Dre Greenlaw recorded a team-high eight tackles in a Week 2 victory over the Seahawks.

2022: Career-High Season

In 2022, Dre Greenlaw finished the season with a career-high 127 tackles. The 49ers finished atop the NFC West with a 13–4 record and qualified for the playoffs as the #2-seed.

2023: Season Ends with Achilles Injury

In 2023, Dre Greenlaw finished the season with 120 tackles and suffered a torn Achilles tendon during the Super Bowl. The 49ers finished atop the NFC West with a 12–5 record and qualified for the playoffs as the #1-seed.

2023: Ranked on NFL Top 100 Players

In 2023, Dre Greenlaw was ranked 79th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players list.

December 12, 2024: Activated from Reserve/PUP List and Season Debut

On December 12, 2024, Dre Greenlaw was activated from the reserve/PUP list and made his season debut against the Rams, finishing with eight tackles.

2024: Started Season on Reserve/PUP List

In 2024, Dre Greenlaw began the season on the reserve/PUP list while recovering from his torn Achilles.

2024: Season Shut Down

In 2024, the 49ers announced on December 26 that Dre Greenlaw would be shut down for the rest of the season. He finished with nine tackles in two games.

March 13, 2025: Signed with the Denver Broncos

On March 13, 2025, Dre Greenlaw signed a three-year, $35 million contract with the Denver Broncos.

2025: 2025 Season Performance

In 2025, Dre Greenlaw finished the season with 43 tackles. The Broncos finished atop the AFC West with a 14–3 record and qualified for the playoffs as the #1-seed.