No. 91 Free agent | |||||||||
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Position: | Outside linebacker | ||||||||
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Date of birth: | April 29, 1988 | ||||||||
Place of birth: | Coral Springs, Florida | ||||||||
Height: | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | ||||||||
Weight: | 267 lb (121 kg) | ||||||||
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High school: | Coral Glades (FL) | ||||||||
College: | Pittsburgh | ||||||||
NFL Draft: | 2011 / Round: 7 / Pick: 226 | ||||||||
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Tackles: | 0 |
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Sacks: | 0.0 |
Interceptions: | 0 |
Player stats at NFL.com |
Greg Romeus (born April 29, 1988) is an American football linebacker. He was drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the seventh round of the 2011 NFL Draft. He played as a defensive end for the Pittsburgh Panthers at the University of Pittsburgh. Romeus played football for just one year before entering college. During high school, he was considered a top college prospect in basketball.
Romeus was born on April 29, 1988 in Coral Springs, Florida to parents Sadrac and Fanie Romeus. He attended Coral Glades High School. He played basketball there and was considered a top college prospect. He played his only season of high school football during his senior year as a defensive end and wide receiver He recorded five receptions for 54 yards and one touchdown. Romeus was named the team's most valuable player and selected for the Broward County All-Star Game.
Romeus enrolled at the University of Pittsburgh where he is studying sociology. He sat out the 2006 season as on redshirt status. In 2007, he saw action in all 12 games and recorded 41 tackles. He ranked second on the team in tackles for loss with 11.5 and tied for second with four quarterback sacks. In an upset win in the Backyard Brawl rivalry game against West Virginia, he compiled four tackles and recovered one fumble. Romeus also recorded a sack against Pat White for a seven-yard loss on third down, which prevented a West Virginia comeback bid. That season, he was named a College Football News, Football Writers Association of America (FWAA), The Sporting News, Rivals.com, and Scout.com freshman All-American.