From Rejected to Drafted: Greenlaw's Niners Journey

0:00On April 4th, Dre Greenlaw has been a standout linebacker for the San Francisco 49ers, delivering clutch plays and earning love from fans and teammates since they drafted him. But back during the draft process, he was convinced the team had zero interest in him after a brutal pre-draft interview where they grilled him, relentlessly. He even turned down the idea of visiting them officially. His agent told him the 49ers canceled their 30-visit slot, which sealed it for Greenlaw. No way they were picking him, especially after they handed out Team Swag like it was pity. His brother straight up asked which team he figured wouldn't take him and Greenlaw named San Francisco without hesitation. Dad doubt hung heavy, but has showed how raw and real the draft grind can feel for players chasing their shot. Then on day 3 of the draft, the 49ers shocked him by selecting him in the 5th round. Turns out, they skipped a visit because they already knew he was their guy. No need for more evaluation. These days, Greenlaw's locked in with the squad, proving that first impressions and canceled

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