Dre Greenlaw

Dre Greenlaw is an American professional football linebacker.

Dre Greenlaw is an American professional football linebacker who has played in the NFL for the San Francisco 49ers and Denver Broncos. He was selected by San Francisco in the fifth round of the 2019 NFL Draft.

Early life and college

Greenlaw was born in Fayetteville, Arkansas, and played college football at the University of Arkansas for the Arkansas Razorbacks.

NFL career

The San Francisco 49ers drafted Greenlaw in the fifth round of the 2019 NFL Draft with the 148th overall pick. He spent his first six NFL seasons with San Francisco before joining the Denver Broncos in 2025. As of 2025, he had appeared in 72 regular-season games with 63 starts, recording 490 tackles, 16 passes defensed, 4.5 sacks, four interceptions, three forced fumbles, and two fumble recoveries.

Injuries and contract moves

Greenlaw suffered a torn Achilles while entering the field during Super Bowl LVIII in February 2024. After a 2025 stint with the Denver Broncos, he returned to the San Francisco 49ers on a one-year contract in March 2026.

Playing style and production

Greenlaw is a linebacker known for tackling production, pass breakups, and occasional takeaway plays, including interceptions and forced fumbles. His career totals include 490 tackles, 16 passes defensed, 4.5 sacks, four interceptions, three forced fumbles, and two fumble recoveries.