Chad Greenway

Minnesota Vikings 17th pick

OLB ·

Iowa · 2006–2016

156

Games

762

Solo Tackles

Sacks

Interceptions

Chad Greenway is a former outside linebacker out of Iowa, selected by the Minnesota Vikings with the 17th overall pick (round 1) in the 2006 NFL Draft. He played 156 regular-season games from 2007 to 2016, with the Minnesota Vikings. He was named to 2 Pro Bowls.

Draft Details

Year

2006

Round

Round 1

Pick

17th overall

Team

Minnesota Vikings

Position

OLB

College

Iowa

Chad Greenway Career Stats

2× Pro Bowl selection.
Primary starter for 10 seasons.
Ranks 2nd in the 2006 draft class in solo tackles (762).

Defense

Season	Team	G	Solo	Ast	TFL	Sacks	QB Hits	INT	PD	FF
2007	MIN	15	66	27	0	0	3	2	4	2
2008	MIN	16	67	30	0	5	7	0	5	3
2009	MIN	16	64	19	0	0	1	3	6	1
2010	MIN	16	88	35	0	1	5	0	3	1
2011	MIN	16	78	65	0	2	4	0	3	0
2012	MIN	16	88	50	7	3	5	1	4	0
2013	MIN	16	76	51	6	3	5	3	4	0
2014	MIN	12	52	37	4	1	5	0	2	1
2015	MIN	14	49	13	5	2.5	5	1	1	0
2016	MIN	14	26	15	2	0	0	1	1	0
Career		151	654	342	24	17.5	40	11	33	8

G = games with at least one recorded statistic; the career games total in the summary above includes every game played.

Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026

NFL Combine Results

Height

6-2

Weight

242 lbs

40-Yard Dash

4.76s

Bench Press

16 reps

Vertical Jump

33.5"

Broad Jump

117"

3-Cone Drill

7.00s

Shuttle

4.22s

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