Position: Linebacker Name Khaseem Greene Siblings Ray Graham Roster status: Practice squad Current team Detroit Lions | High school: Elizabeth (NJ) Weight 109 kg Height 1.85 m | |
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Date of birth: (1989-02-04) February 4, 1989 (age 26) NFL draft: 2013 / Round: 4 / Pick: 117 Role American football linebacker College Rutgers Scarlet Knights football Similar People Ray Graham, Greg Schiano, Lovie Smith Profiles | ||
Place of birth: Elizabeth, New Jersey | ||
The supreme khaseem greene highlights 2013 draft pick 117th pick chicago bears
Khaseem Greene (born February 4, 1989) is an American football linebacker who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the fourth round of the 2013 NFL Draft. He played college football at Rutgers.
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- Khaseem greene s 98 yard pick six 2015 nfl preseason week 4
- Early years
- College career
- 2013 NFL Draft
- Chicago Bears
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Detroit Lions
- Kansas City Chiefs
- Personal life
- References
Khaseem greene s 98 yard pick six 2015 nfl preseason week 4
Early years
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 post grad 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, and was named the Big East Defensive Player of the Year and a first-team All-American by ESPN. Greene's 15 career forced fumbles is an NCAA record.
2013 NFL Draft
Greene was drafted in the fourth round (117th pick overall) by the Chicago Bears, the second linebacker taken by the team. Greene 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. Greene will earn in 2013: $405,000, 2014: $495,000, 2015: $585,000, 2016: $675,000.
Chicago Bears
Greene made his NFL debut in week nine against the Green Bay Packers in place of the injured Lance Briggs, recording four tackles. Greene concluded 2013 with 38.5 tackles, an interception, and a forced fumble. In March 2014, Greene tweeted that he will change his number from #59 to #52, in honor of Rutgers teammate Eric LeGrand. On May 11, 2015, he was waived by the Bears.
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.
Detroit Lions
On November 18, 2015, Greene was signed to the Lions' practice squad. On January 4, 2016, Greene signed a futures contract with the Detroit Lions. On September 3, 2016, he was waived by the Lions.
Kansas City Chiefs
On January 21, 2017, Greene signed a futures contract with the Chiefs. On May 9, 2017, he was waived by the Chiefs.
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. Greene has a daughter.