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Kevin Greene - Legend of the Game - Interview

July 21, 2018
Hall of Famer Kevin Greene discusses his career as one of football's greatest pass rushers, finishing with 160 sacks across stints with the Rams, Steelers, Panthers, and 49ers.

Kevin Greene recorded 160 career sacks—third most in NFL history. The walk-on at Auburn who became a fifth-round pick transformed himself into one of football's most feared pass rushers through dedication to technique that many overlooked.

Greene's approach emphasized fundamentals and film study, allowing him to anticipate plays and make split-second decisions. His 2016 induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame capped a career built on proving doubters wrong at every level.