History of Dre Greenlaw in Timeline

Dre Greenlaw is an American football linebacker currently playing for the Denver Broncos in the NFL. He was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the fifth round of the 2019 NFL Draft. Before his NFL career, Greenlaw played college football at the University of Arkansas for the Arkansas Razorbacks. He recently signed with the Denver Broncos.

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May 25, 1997: Dre Greenlaw Born

On May 25, 1997, Ke'Aundre J'Quan "Dre" Greenlaw was born. He is now an American professional football linebacker for the Denver Broncos of the NFL.

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2011: State Championship Win

In 2011, Dre Greenlaw, playing for Fayetteville High School, won the Class 7A state championship.

2012: "Super Sophomore" Team Selection

In 2012, Dre Greenlaw was named to the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette preseason "Super Sophomore" team.

2015: College Football Career at Arkansas Begins

In 2015, Dre Greenlaw began his college football career at Arkansas, playing under head coach Bret Bielema.

2018: End of College Career at Arkansas

In 2018, Dre Greenlaw concluded his college football career at Arkansas, having played under head coaches Bret Bielema and Chad Morris.

2019: Drafted into the NFL

In 2019, Dre Greenlaw was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the fifth round (148th overall) of the NFL draft after the 49ers traded linebacker Dekoda Watson to acquire the 148th pick.

2019: Drafted by San Francisco 49ers

In 2019, Dre Greenlaw was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the fifth round (148th overall) of the NFL draft.

2019: Key Performances in 2019 Season

In 2019, during Week 14 against the New Orleans Saints, Greenlaw recorded seven tackles and a pass deflection. Later, against the Los Angeles Rams, he recorded a team-high 13 tackles. In the regular-season finale against the Seahawks, he recorded 13 tackles and made a critical stop near the one-yard line, securing a victory for the 49ers.

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 Summary

In 2021, Dre Greenlaw finished the season with 21 tackles, a pass deflection, and a pick-six in three games. The 49ers finished with a 10-7 record and earned the #7 seed in the playoffs. He recorded five tackles against the Dallas Cowboys, six tackles and a fumble recovery against the Packers, and three tackles against the Rams.

September 18, 2022: Team-High Tackles Against Seahawks

On September 18, 2022, Dre Greenlaw recorded a team-high eight tackles in a 27-7 victory over the Seahawks.

2022: Career-High Season

In 2022, Dre Greenlaw finished the season with a career-high 127 tackles, six pass deflections, two forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, an interception, and a defensive touchdown. The 49ers finished atop the NFC West with a 13-4 record and qualified for the playoffs.

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.

2023: 2023 Season Performance

In the 2023 season, Dre Greenlaw appeared in and started 15 games, finishing with 1.5 sacks, 120 total tackles, and four passes defended. In the Divisional Round win over the Packers, Greenlaw had two interceptions.