Brian Greene (American football)

Brian Greene
No. 30[1]
Position:Wide receiver / Defensive back
Personal information
Born: (1972-02-15) February 15, 1972
Height:5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:185 lb (84 kg)
Career information
High school:Redmond (Redmond, Oregon)
College:Western Oregon State
(1990–1993)
NFL draft:1994: undrafted
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career Arena League statistics
Receptions:135
Receiving yards:1,877
Receiving TDs:26
Tackles:109
Interceptions:6
Stats at ArenaFan.com

Brian Greene (born February 15, 1972) is an American former professional football player who played six seasons in the Arena Football League (AFL) with the Charlotte Rage, Portland Forest Dragons/Oklahoma Wranglers and Los Angeles Avengers. He played college football at Western Oregon State College.

Early life and college

Brian Greene was born on February 15, 1972.[1] He attended Redmond High School in Redmond, Oregon.[2]

Greene played college football for the Western Oregon State Wolves of Western Oregon State College as a defensive back, and was a four-year letterman from 1990 to 1993.[3] He was inducted into the Western Oregon Football Hall of Fame in 2024.[4]

Professional career

Greene went undrafted in the 1994 NFL draft. He signed with the Sacramento Gold Miners of the Canadian Football League in 1994 but was later released.[5]

Greene played in ten games for the Charlotte Rage of the Arena Football League (AFL) in 1996, recording 18 receptions for 173 yards and three touchdowns, 20 solo tackles, seven assisted tackles, two interceptions, and one pass breakup.[1][6] He was a wide receiver/defensive back during his time in the AFL as the league played under ironman rules.[1][6]

Greene appeared in all 14 games for the Portland Forest Dragons of the AFL in 1997, totaling 31 catches for 488 yards and three touchdowns, 24 solo tackles, 12 assisted tackles, four pass breakups, one fumble recovery, and 20 kick returns for 374 yards.[1][6] Portland finished the 1998 season with a 2–12 record.[7] Greene played in all 14 games for the second straight season in 1998, accumulating 48 receptions for 764 yards and 15 touchdowns, 35 solo tackles, 16 assisted tackles, three interceptions for 61 yards and one touchdown, seven pass breakups, and 13 kick returns for 207 yards.[1][6] The Forest Dragons finished the year 4–10.[8] Greene was named second-team All-Arena for his performance during the 1998 season.[9] He appeared in two games in 1999, catching three passes for 29 yards and rushing three times for 30 yards and one touchdown while also posting four solo tackles, two assisted tackles, and one pass breakup.[1][6] The Forest Dragons moved after the 1999 season and became the Oklahoma Wranglers. Greene played in ten games for the Wranglers in 2000, recording 32 receptions for 396 yards and five touchdowns, six solo tackles, and one interception.[1][6]

Greene signed with the Los Angeles Avengers of the AFL on December 15, 2000.[10] He was placed on refuse to report on March 19, 2001, activated on March 28, placed on injured reserve on April 9, activated on April 24, and listed as suspended on May 11, 2001.[10] Overall, Greene played in two games for the Avengers during the 2001 season, catching three passes for 27 yards while also posting one solo tackle and one assisted tackle.[1][6] He was released on December 10, 2001.[10]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i "Brian Greene". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved May 16, 2025.
  2. ^ "League honors receiver". Statesman Journal. November 16, 1993. pp. 2C. Retrieved May 16, 2025.
  3. ^ "WOU FOOTBALL – ALL‐TIME LETTERWINNERS" (PDF). Western Oregon University. Retrieved May 16, 2025.
  4. ^ "2024 WOU Football Hall of Fame Class to be honored Sept. 28". Western Oregon University. September 23, 2024. Retrieved May 16, 2025.
  5. ^ "Brian Greene Transactions". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved May 16, 2025.
  6. ^ a b c d e f g "Brian Greene". ArenaFan.com. Retrieved May 16, 2025.
  7. ^ "1997 Portland Forest Dragons (Arena)". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved May 16, 2025.
  8. ^ "1998 Portland Forest Dragons (Arena)". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved May 16, 2025.
  9. ^ "Brian Greene - Awards". ArenaFan.com. Retrieved May 16, 2025.
  10. ^ a b c "Historical Team Transactions". ArenaFan.com. Retrieved May 16, 2025.
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