Greenlaw named freshman all-American

Arkansas freshman linebacker Dre Greenlaw gives chase to Texas Tech senior wide receiver Jakeem Grant on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015, at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville.FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas linebacker Dre Greenlaw has been named to the Freshman All-American Team by the Football Writers of America Association.

Greenlaw recorded 95 tackles for the Razorbacks last season, including 3.5 tackles for loss. He also forced two fumbles, recorded a sack and a pass breakup.

He was a two-time SEC freshman of the week after recording a career-high 16 tackles in a four-overtime win over Auburn and 12 tackles and a sack in an upset win at LSU.