- A seventh-year linebacker who has appeared in 64 regular-season games (56 starts) with San Francisco (2019-24), recording 449 career tackles (294 solo), 3.5 sacks (31.5 yds.), three interceptions (102 yds., 1 TD), 14 passes defensed, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries.
- In 12 postseason starts, has recorded 72 tackles (44 solo), two interceptions (25 yds.), three passes defensed, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery to help lead San Francisco to three consecutive NFC Championship Game appearances (2021-23) and a berth in Super Bowl LVIII.
- Since joining the league in 2019, his 72 postseason tackles are the fifth most and his three passes defensed are tied for the eighth most among linebackers.
- In 2023 with the 49ers, totaled 120 tackles (75 solo), 1.5 sacks (4.5 yds.) and four passes defensed in 15 starts.
- Started 15 games for San Francisco in 2022, tallying 127 tackles (82 solo), one interception (0 yds.), six passes defensed, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries (23 yds., 1 TD).
- Appeared in 13 games (11 starts) in 2020, totaling 83 tackles (59 solo), one sack (yds.) and one pass defensed.
- Was named PFWA All-Rookie in 2019 after appearing in all 16 games (11 starts) as a rookie for San Francisco, registering 87 tackles (62 solo), one sack (19 yds.) and one interception (47 yds.).
- Named to PFWA All-Rookie team in 2019 after appearing in all 16 games (11 starts) for San Francisco, registering 87 tackles (62 solo), one sack (19 yds.) and one interception (47 yds.).
- Started 39-of-41 games played at the University of Arkansas (2015-18), recording 299 tackles (145 solo), four sacks, three interceptions, three forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries.
- Selected by the 49ers in the fifth round (148th overall) of the 2019 NFL Draft.
- Signed by Denver as an unrestricted free agent on March 13, 2025.
2024: Greenlaw appeared in two games (2 starts) for San Francisco, recording eight tackles (3 solo)… Started season on Reserve/PUP before being activated on Dec. 12… In his season debut, started and recorded eight tackles (3 solo) vs. LAR (12/12)… Started the contest before leaving with injury vs. Mia. (12/22)… Placed on Injured Reserve (calf) on Dec. 31.
2023: Greenlaw started 15 games for San Francisco, totaling 120 (75 solo) tackles, 1.5 sacks and four passes defensed… Tallied five tackles (5 solo) and one sack of QB Dak Prescott, his third career quarterback takedown, vs. Dal. (10/8)… Notched eight tackles (4 solo) and a half sack of QB Baker Mayfield vs. T.B. (11/19)… Totaled four tackles (2 solo) and 16 interception return yards on a lateral pass from LB Fred Warner vs. Sea. (12/10)… In the postseason, started all three games and registered 18 tackles, two interceptions and two passes defensed… Recorded a team-high eight tackles (6 solo) and two interceptions (25 yds.) of QB Jordan Love vs. G.B. (1/20) in the NFC Divisional Playoff… Became the first NFL linebacker to register two interceptions in a playoff game since Rams LB Tommy Polley intercepted Packers QB Brett Favre twice vs. G.B. (1/20/02) in the NFC Divisional Playoff… Registered three tackles at K.C. (2/11) in Super Bowl LVIII, marking 72 career postseason tackles, the fourth most in 49ers franchise history.
2022: Greenlaw started 15 games for San Francisco, tallying 127 tackles (82 solo), one interception (0 yds.), six passes defensed, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries (23 yds., 1 TD)… Recorded nine tackles (8 solo), one pass defensed and his first career forced fumble at Ari. (11/21)… Registered five tackles, one pass defensed and his first career fumble recovery vs. N.O. (11/27)… Led the team with eight tackles (7 solo), one pass defensed and one fumble return (23 yds., 1 TD) vs. Mia. (12/4)… Marked a career-high 15 tackles (10 solo) and one interception of Buccaneers QB Tom Brady vs. T.B. (12/11)… Recorded eight tackles (4 solo), two passes defensed and one forced fumble at Sea. (12/15)… In the postseason, started three games and registered 26 tackles (17 solo) along with one pass defensed.
2021: Greenlaw appeared in three games (2 starts) for San Francisco, recording 21 tackles (10 solo) and one interception (39 yds., 1 TD)… Registered six tackles (4 solo) and his first career pick-six when he intercepted QB Jared Goff and returned it 39 yds. at Det. (9/12)… Placed on Injured Reserve (groin) on Sept. 17… Activated from Injured Reserve on Nov. 27… Inactive for five of last seven regular season games… In the postseason, started three games and notched 14 tackles (8 solo) and one fumble recovery… Recorded six tackles (3 solo) and one fumble recovery at G.B. (1/22) in the NFC Divisional Playoff, marking the first fumble recovery of his postseason career.
2020: Greenlaw appeared in 13 games (11 starts) for San Francisco, totaling 83 tackles (59 solo), one sack (yds.) and one pass defensed… Brought down QB Cam Newton for an eight-yard loss at N.E. (10/25).
2019: Greenlaw was named PFWA All-Rookie after appearing in all 16 games (11 starts) as a rookie for San Francisco, registering 87 tackles (62 solo), one sack (19 yds.) and one interception (47 yds.)… Started in NFL debut, recording four tackles (3 solo) at T.B. (9/8)… Recorded first career sack on a takedown of QB Kyler Murray (19 yds.) at Ari. (10/31)… Registered eight tackles (3 solo) and first career interception off QB Russell Wilson in overtime, returning it 47 yds. vs. Sea. (11/11)… Recorded a team-high 13 tackles (11 solo) and one tackle for loss at Sea. (12/29)… His 87 total tackles ranked fourth among all rookies in 49ers history… In the postseason, started three games and recorded 14 tackles (10 solo) and one forced fumble… Helped the 49ers defense limit the Vikings offense to 147 total net yards, the fewest total net yards in a postseason game in franchise history vs. Min. (1/11) in the NFC Divisional Playoff.
COLLEGE: Greenlaw appeared in 41 games (39 starts) over four seasons at the University of Arkansas (2015-18), recording 299 tackles, 13 tackles for loss, four sacks, three interceptions, three forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries… As a senior team captain in 2018, appeared in 10 games (9 starts) and notched 80 tackles, two sacks, 6.5 tackles for loss, two interceptions, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery… Started all 12 games in which he appeared in 2017 as a junior, registering 84 tackles, one sack and 1.5 tackles for loss… Started seven contests as a sophomore in 2016, recording 42 tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss, one interception and two fumble recoveries… Named SEC All-Freshman (Coaches) in 2015 after totaling 93 tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss, two forced fumbles and one sack in 13 games played (11 starts).
PERSONAL: Greenlaw attended Fayetteville (Ark.) High School where he tallied 119 tackles, four tackles for loss, four interceptions, 10 passes defensed and two fumble recoveries… On offense, notched 11 receptions for 240 yards (21.8) and three touchdowns as a senior in 2014… Helped Fayetteville reach the Arkansas Class 7A state championship game in 2014… Also participated in track and field… Dre Greenlaw was born on May 25, 1997, in Fayetteville, Ark.
TRANSACTIONS: Signed by San Francisco as a draft choice 5/3/19; Re-signed by San Francisco 9/19/22; Signed by Denver as an unrestricted free agent 3/13/25.
