Kevin Greene Hall of Fame NFL

Kevin Greene was one of the fiercest pass rushers in NFL history, known for his relentless energy, long blond hair, and unmatched motor. Over a 15-season career, Greene totaled 160 sacks—third-most all-time at the time of his retirement—while playing linebacker and defensive end across multiple teams. He thrived in aggressive defenses with the Los Angeles Rams, Pittsburgh Steelers, Carolina Panthers, and San Francisco 49ers.

A five-time Pro Bowler, Greene was a disruptive force who could overpower linemen or beat them with speed. His fiery play and intensity made him a fan favorite, especially during his key role in helping the Steelers reach Super Bowl XXX. Greene later transitioned to coaching, bringing the same fire to the sidelines. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2016, a recognition of both his elite production and relentless spirit that defined a generation of defenders.

Greene's Awards and Honors

• UPI NFC Defensive Player of the Year (1996)
• 3× First-team All-Pro (1989, 1994, 1996)
• 5× Pro Bowl (1989, 1994–1996, 1998)
• 2× NFL sacks leader (1994, 1996)
• NFL 1990s All-Decade Team
• Super Bowl champion (XLV)

NFL Records

• 160 career sacks, ranked 3rd in NFL history at the time (now 4th all-time)
• Most career sacks by a linebacker in NFL history
• One of only four players in NFL history with 10+ sacks in 10 different seasons
• Only player to record 10+ sacks for four different teams
• Led the NFL in sacks twice (1994 – 14.0 sacks, 1996 – 14.5 sacks)
• Named to the NFL 1990s All-Decade Team
• NFL Defensive Player of the Year (NEA) (1996)

NFL Teams

As a player:
Los Angeles Rams (1985–1992)
Pittsburgh Steelers (1993–1995)
Carolina Panthers (1996)
San Francisco 49ers (1997)
Carolina Panthers (1998–1999)
As a coach:
Green Bay Packers (2009–2013; OLB)
New York Jets (2017–2018; OLB)