"Big Play" Dre Greenlaw is a 49ER AGAIN!

Apr 27, 2019 at 11:18 AM

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Reunion: The #49ers are signing back one of their former stars, agreeing to terms with LB Dre Greenlaw, sources say.

The former SF draft pick spent last season with the #Broncos and now returns on a 1-year, $7.5M deal. pic.twitter.com/bCfAipbWPl
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 12, 2026

LB Dre Greenlaw
6-foot, 230

High-impact tone-setter and run game eraser. Wins with elite block destruction and explosive contact power; an all-out stacked linebacker who forces opposing players to keep their heads on a swivel. While still a violent thumper who senses cutbacks… pic.twitter.com/wE5TBgJQkR
— Erik Turner Cover 1 (@ErikJTurner) March 10, 2026

[ Edited by Phoenix49ers on Mar 12, 2026 at 1:17 PM ]

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Apr 27, 2019 at 11:18 AM

Jcool
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Special Teams guy.

Apr 27, 2019 at 11:20 AM

Ensatsu
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dekoda watson replacement I guess

Apr 27, 2019 at 11:20 AM

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With their fifth-round pick the #49ers took Dre Greenlaw, ILB from Arkansas. He's another Senior Bowl alum; 49ers spent time with him before the draft.
— Matt Barrows (@mattbarrows) April 27, 2019

Arkansas LB Dre Greenlaw
5'11
237 lbs
32 1/4 arms
9 7/8 hands
Played in 40 games over 4 years 321 total tackles
4.0 sacks
3 INT
4 forced fumbles
13 TFL
— Jennifer Lee Chan (@jenniferleechan) April 27, 2019

Apr 27, 2019 at 11:21 AM

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Projected to go in the 7th round or undrafted. Sounds like a perfect guy for us in the 5th.

Apr 27, 2019 at 11:22 AM

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Originally posted by susweel:
Projected to go in the 7th round or undrafted. Sounds like a perfect guy for us in the 5th.

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Apr 27, 2019 at 11:23 AM

fropwns
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f**kING FINALLY!

Apr 27, 2019 at 11:23 AM

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I think this guy might get converted to SS. He has good speed and is said to be good in coverage but not so much in run support. Could be be like Kam Chancellor?

He was originally recruited out of HS as a safety.

[ Edited by IrishCrnjo on Apr 27, 2019 at 11:26 AM ]

Apr 27, 2019 at 11:24 AM

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Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:

With their fifth-round pick the #49ers took Dre Greenlaw, ILB from Arkansas. He's another Senior Bowl alum; 49ers spent time with him before the draft.
— Matt Barrows (@mattbarrows) April 27, 2019

Arkansas LB Dre Greenlaw
5'11
237 lbs
32 1/4 arms
9 7/8 hands
Played in 40 games over 4 years 321 total tackles
4.0 sacks
3 INT
4 forced fumbles
13 TFL
— Jennifer Lee Chan (@jenniferleechan) April 27, 2019

He also earned all freshman in the SEC for what its worth. Probably would of gone higher if he was healthy as a hybrid sfety/LB.... But its another draft pick that cant stay on the field. They must think real highly about their new training staff. With the FAs and Draftees, we have another shot at being in the top 3 of injuries again just based on history. Obviously most injuries are flukes... but history likes to repeat itself.

[ Edited by TheRickestRick on Apr 27, 2019 at 11:24 AM ]

Apr 27, 2019 at 11:25 AM

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fropwns
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https://www.arkansasfight.com/2019/4/25/18514783/arkansas-draft-profile-dre-greenlaw

Dude was a ward of the state, pulled himself up by the bootstraps, started 4 years for the Hogs and makes the pros. Webzone, you need to get behind him.

Apr 27, 2019 at 11:25 AM

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Fits right in with Robert Saleh

Apr 27, 2019 at 11:26 AM

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Originally posted by fropwns:

https://www.arkansasfight.com/2019/4/25/18514783/arkansas-draft-profile-dre-greenlaw

Dude was a ward of the state, pulled himself up by the bootstraps, started 4 years for the Hogs and makes the pros. Webzone, you need to get behind him.

You must be new here

Apr 27, 2019 at 11:26 AM

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Video: Welcome to the #49ers LB #DreGreenlaw. 49ers had a lot of interest in this guy. pic.twitter.com/tqLPmmEquu
— 49er_Edits (@49er_edits) April 27, 2019

Apr 27, 2019 at 11:28 AM

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Before he works out at the combine today, @DreGreenlaw opens up about his remarkable path to this point in his career. pic.twitter.com/bJyOsdPFzU
— FloFootball (@FloFootball) March 3, 2019

Apr 27, 2019 at 11:28 AM

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I think he'll replace Malcolm Smith's role on the team. Smith was supposed to be a starter, but with his age and injury history, the 49ers need to get younger and better in the group.

SLB: Nzeocha/Mayo (<---- Remember, this position is really only on the field for 1st downs. They contribute more on ST than D)
MLB: Warner/Lee
WLB: Alexander/Greenlaw