Jonathan Raymond Greenard (born May 25, 1997) is an American professional football outside linebacker for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Louisville Cardinals and the Florida Gators and was selected by the Houston Texans in the third round of the 2020 NFL draft. Greenard has also played for the Minnesota Vikings.

Early life Greenard grew up in Hiram, Georgia and attended Hiram High School, where he played basketball and football. As a senior, he was named the 5-A regional defensive player of the year. Rated a three-star recruit, Greenard committed to play college football at Louisville over Kentucky.

College career Greenard was a member of the Louisville Cardinals, redshirting his true freshman season. He was a key reserve at linebacker as a redshirt freshman recording 22 tackles (seven for loss) and 2.5 sacks along with two passes broken up and an interception, which he returned 42 yards for a touchdown. He made his first career start in the 2016 Citrus Bowl, making five tackles (1.5 for loss). Greenard became a starter for the Cardinals in his redshirt sophomore season and led the team with 15.5 tackles and tied for the team lead with seven sacks. Greenard dislocated his wrist in the first series of first game of his redshirt junior season against Alabama and was forced to miss the entire season. He announced that he would be transferring to the University of Florida at the end of the season.

While injured as a redshirt junior, Greenard took extra courses in order to graduate a semester early and was able to enroll at Florida in January 2019 as a graduate transfer. He was named the Southeastern Conference co-Defensive Lineman of the Week after making six tackles with 1.5 sacks against Miami in his first game as a Gator. Greenard finished the season with 52 tackles, 15.5 tackles for loss and 9.5 sacks with three forced fumbles, a fumble recovery, four passes defended and an interception, earning him first-team All-SEC honors.

Professional career

Houston Texans Greenard was drafted by the Houston Texans in the third round, 90th overall, of the 2020 NFL draft. On May 14, 2020, Greenard signed a four-year contract with the Texans that included a nearly $900,000 signing bonus. Greenard made his NFL debut on October 4, against the Minnesota Vikings. In Week 11 against the New England Patriots, Greenard recorded his first career sack on Cam Newton during the 27–20 win. Greenard finished his rookie season with 19 tackles, two tackles for loss, and one sack in 13 games played with one start.

On October 22, 2022, Greenard was placed on injured reserve. He was activated on December 17.

Minnesota Vikings On March 13, 2024, Greenard signed a four-year, $76 million contract with the Minnesota Vikings. In Week 3 of the 2024 season, Greenard recorded three sacks and four tackles in a 34–7 win over the Houston Texans, earning NFC Defensive Player of the Week.

Greenard made 12 appearances (10 starts) for the Vikings during the 2025 season, recording three pass deflections, one forced fumble, three sacks, and 38 combined tackles. On December 15, head coach Kevin O'Connell announced that Greenard would miss the remainder of the season due to a left shoulder injury that required surgery. He had initially suffered the injury in Week 10 against the Baltimore Ravens, and aggravated the injury in Week 15 against the Dallas Cowboys.

Philadelphia Eagles On April 24, 2026, Greenard was traded along with a 2026 seventh-round pick to the Philadelphia Eagles in exchange for a 2026 third-round pick (Jakobe Thomas) and a 2027 third-round pick. Upon being acquired, Greenard signed a four-year, $100 million deal with $50 million guaranteed.

NFL career statistics Legend Bold Career high

Regular season Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles 2020 HOU 13 1 19 10 9 1.0 0 1 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2021 HOU 12 12 33 23 10 8.0 0 4 0 0 0.0 0 0 2 0 0 0 2022 HOU 8 4 16 9 7 1.5 0 1 1 39 39.0 39 1 0 1 0 0 2023 HOU 15 15 52 36 16 12.5 0 2 0 0 0.0 0 0 1 0 0 0 2024 MIN 17 17 59 41 18 12.0 0 3 0 0 0.0 0 0 4 0 0 0 2025 MIN 12 10 38 19 19 3.0 0 3 0 0 0.0 0 0 1 0 0 0 2026 PHI 1 0 1 1 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 1 0 0 0 Career 78 59 218 139 79 38.0 0 14 1 39 39.0 39 1 9 1 0 0

Postseason Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles 2023 HOU 2 1 5 4 1 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2024 MIN 1 1 3 2 1 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Career 3 2 8 6 2 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0

References

External links Philadelphia Eagles bio Louisville Cardinals bio Florida Gators bio