Khaseem Greene

Khaseem Greene (born February 4, 1989) is an American football linebacker for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL). Greene played college football for Rutgers University. The Chicago Bears selected him in the fourth round of the 2013 NFL Draft.

Early years
Greene was born in Elizabeth, New Jersey. He attended Elizabeth High School, where he played high school football for the Elizabeth Minutemen. He also had a post grad year at Avon Old Farms school in Avon Connecticut where he was a standout in basketball, football and track. During his time at Avon Old Farms he was part of the schools first ever New England track championship along with current New York Giants running back Michael Cox. He currently has a daughter.

College career
While attending Rutgers University, Greene played for the Rutgers Scarlet Knights football team from 2008 to 2012. As a junior in 2011, he switched from safety to weakside linebacker. He led the Big East Conference with 141 tackles, 3.5 sacks and two forced fumbles. As a senior in 2012, Greene recorded 136 tackles and six sacks with two interceptions, six forced fumbles and two touchdowns via fumble recoveries, and was named the Big East Defensive Player of the Year and a first-team All-American by ESPN. Greene's 15 career forced fumbles is an NCAA record.

2013 NFL Draft
Greene was drafted in the fourth round (117th pick overall) by the Chicago Bears, the second linebacker taken by the team. Greene signed a four-year contract with the Bears on May 2, 2013. Greene signed a four-year, $2.592 million contract. The deal included a $432,092 signing bonus. Greene will earn in 2013: $405,000, 2014: $495,000, 2015: $585,000, 2016: $675,000.

Chicago Bears
Greene made his NFL debut in week nine against the Green Bay Packers in place of the injured Lance Briggs, recording four tackles. Greene concluded 2013 with 38.5 tackles, an interception and a forced fumble. In March 2014, Greene tweeted that he will change his number from #59 to #52, in honor of Rutgers teammate Eric LeGrand.