Kevin Greene - NFL Career Overview

Date of Birth: July 31, 1962
Position: Linebacker (LB)
Teams Played For:

• Los Angeles Rams (1985–1990)
• Pittsburgh Steelers (1993–1995)
• Carolina Panthers (1996–1998)
• San Francisco 49ers (1999)

Career Highlights and Accomplishments

• Pro Bowl Selections: 5-time Pro Bowler (1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1996)
• First-Team All-Pro: 3 times (1991, 1992, 1994)
• Second-Team All-Pro: Once (1993)
• NFL Defensive Player of the Year: 1996
• Career Sacks: 160, ranking him third all-time at the time of his retirement
• Super Bowl Champion: Super Bowl XXX with the Pittsburgh Steelers (1995 season)
• Member of the NFL 1990s All-Decade Team
• Induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame: 2016

Career Summary

Kevin Greene began his NFL career with the Los Angeles Rams after being drafted in the fifth round of the 1985 NFL Draft. During his time with the Rams, Greene established himself as one of the league's premier pass rushers, earning multiple Pro Bowl selections and All-Pro honors. In 1993, Greene joined the Pittsburgh Steelers, where he continued to excel, helping lead the team to a Super Bowl appearance in
1995. He later played for the Carolina Panthers, where he had a significant impact on the team's defense, and finished his playing career with the San Francisco 49ers in
1999. After retiring, Greene transitioned into coaching, contributing his extensive knowledge of the game to various teams. He is remembered not only for his on-field accomplishments but also for his passion and dedication to the sport.

Legacy

Kevin Greene's legacy in the NFL is marked by his impressive sack total, multiple accolades, and his influence on the linebacker position. His induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2016 solidified his status as one of the greatest linebackers in NFL history.