Dre Greenlaw has flown under the radar most of this season. A rookie linebacker, a fifth-round draft pick, he was expected to be a backup and special-teamer for the 49ers.
In Week 9, he became a starter, and Sunday night in Seattle, he became a hero. His tackle at the 1-yard line preserved the 49ers’ 26-21 victory over the Seahawks and the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoffs.
Dre Greenlaw is under the radar no more.
Here are some things to know about him:
1) His given name is Keaundre Greenlaw. He was born in Arkansas on May 25, 1997.