Khaseem Greene

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Khaseem Greene
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Greene with the Bears in 2014
No. 59, 52
Position: Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1989-02-04) February 4, 1989 (age 35)
Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:241 lb (109 kg)
Career information
High school: Elizabeth
College: Rutgers
NFL draft: 2013  / Round: 4 / Pick: 117
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:45
Forced fumbles:1
Interceptions:1
Player stats at PFR

Khaseem Greene (born February 4, 1989) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Rutgers Scarlet Knights and was selected by the Chicago Bears in the fourth round of the 2013 NFL draft.

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Early life

Greene was born in Elizabeth, New Jersey. He attended Elizabeth High School, where he played high school football for the Elizabeth Minutemen. He also had a postgraduate year at Avon Old Farms school in Avon Connecticut where he was a standout in basketball, football and track. During his time at Avon Old Farms he was part of the school's first ever New England track championship along with former New York Giants running back Michael Cox.

College career

While attending Rutgers University, Greene played for the Rutgers Scarlet Knights football team from 2008 to 2012. As a junior in 2011, he switched from safety to weakside linebacker. He led the Big East Conference with 141 tackles, 3.5 sacks and two forced fumbles. As a senior in 2012, Greene recorded 136 tackles and six sacks with two interceptions, six forced fumbles and two touchdowns via fumble recoveries, [1] and was named the Big East Defensive Player of the Year and a first-team All-American by ESPN. [2]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 1 in
(1.85 m)		241 lb
(109 kg)		32+5⁄8 in
(0.83 m)		9+5⁄8 in
(0.24 m)		4.71 s11.87 s7.58 s30.0 in
(0.76 m)		9 ft 8 in
(2.95 m)		17 reps
All values from NFL Scouting Combine [3]

Chicago Bears

Greene was selected in the fourth round (117th pick overall) by the Chicago Bears, the second linebacker taken by the team. [4] He signed a four-year contract with the Bears on May 2, 2013. Greene signed a four-year, $2.592 million contract. The deal included a $432,092 signing bonus. [5]

Greene made his NFL debut in week nine against the Green Bay Packers in place of the injured Lance Briggs, recording four tackles. [6] Greene concluded 2013 with 38.5 tackles, an interception, and a forced fumble. [7] In March 2014, Greene tweeted that he will change his number from #59 to #52, in honor of Rutgers teammate Eric LeGrand. [8] On May 11, 2015, he was waived by the Bears. [9]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Greene was claimed off waivers by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on May 12, 2015. He was released by the Buccaneers on September 4, 2015. [10]

Detroit Lions

On November 18, 2015, Greene was signed to the Lions' practice squad. [11] On January 4, 2016, Greene signed a futures contract with the Detroit Lions. [12] On September 3, 2016, he was waived by the Lions. [13]

Kansas City Chiefs

On January 21, 2017, Greene signed a futures contract with the Chiefs. [14] On May 9, 2017, he was waived by the Chiefs. [15]

Massachusetts Pirates

He was signed by the Massachusetts Pirates on November 9, 2019.

Personal life

Greene's half-brother, Ray Graham, is a running back who played college football for the Pittsburgh Panthers and who has played in the NFL. Their father is Raymond Graham. [16] Greene has a daughter.

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References

  1. ↑ Mayer, Larry (April 27, 2013). "Being drafted by Bears enables Greene to achieve dream". Chicago Bears. Archived from the original on April 30, 2013. Retrieved April 27, 2013.
  2. ↑ Luicci, Tom Luicci (December 6, 2012). "Rutgers' Khaseem Greene named Big East Defensive Player of the Year". NJ.com. Retrieved July 29, 2023.
  3. ↑ "Khaseem Greene Draft Profile". National Football League . Retrieved April 27, 2013.
  4. ↑ "Bears select linebacker Greene, offensive tackle Mills on draft's last day". The Washington Post . Associated Press. April 27, 2013. Retrieved April 27, 2013.[ dead link ]
  5. ↑ "Bears sign rookies LB Greene, WR Wilson". Yahoo! Sports. May 2, 2013. Retrieved May 2, 2013.
  6. ↑ Potash, Mark (November 5, 2013). "Khaseem Greene delivers while replacing Lance Briggs". Chicago Sun-Times . Retrieved November 9, 2013.
  7. ↑ Mayer, Larry (January 29, 2014). "Linebacker position hurt by injuries". Chicago Bears. Archived from the original on February 1, 2014. Retrieved January 29, 2014.
  8. ↑ Duggan, Dan (March 17, 2014). "Bears LB Khaseem Greene to switch to No. 52 in honor of former Rutgers teammate Eric LeGrand". New Jersey On-Line. Retrieved March 25, 2014.
  9. ↑ Wiederer, Dan (May 11, 2015). "Bears waive linebacker Khaseem Greene". Chicago Tribune . Retrieved September 18, 2015.
  10. ↑ Sheade, Blair (September 4, 2015). "Former Bears linebacker Khaseem Greene cut by Tampa Bay". Chicago Sun-Times . Archived from the original on September 7, 2015. Retrieved September 18, 2015.
  11. ↑ "Transactions". Detroit Lions. Retrieved December 15, 2015.
  12. ↑ "Lions sign 5 practice squad players to contracts". Detroit News. Retrieved January 18, 2016.
  13. ↑ "Lions establish 53-man roster". DetroitLions.com. September 3, 2016. Archived from the original on October 15, 2017.
  14. ↑ Kissel, BJ (March 7, 2017). "Chiefs Signed Six Players to Reserve-Future Deals This Offseason". Chiefs.com. Archived from the original on August 5, 2017.
  15. ↑ "Khaseem Greene: Waived by Chiefs". CBSSports.com. May 9, 2017.
  16. ↑ Stanmyre, Matthew (October 6, 2012). "For Khaseem Greene's dad, a real treat, as he finally gets to attend son's game". NJ.com . Retrieved December 15, 2015.
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