Hall of Fame linebacker and one of the best pass rushers in NFL history, Kevin Greene passed away on Monday at the age of 58. His death was confirmed by the Pro Football Hall of Fame and Greene’s family.
Greene was drafted by the Birmingham Stallions of the USFL in 1985 and also by the Los Angeles Rams in the 5th round of the NFL Draft. Greene appeared in 15 games for the Rams as a rookie without a sack and 13.5 over the next two seasons playing primarily at defensive end.
Moving to left outside linebacker in 1988 Greene came into his own, recording 16.