UW Athletic Hall of Fame

David Greenwood

  • Class
  • Induction
    2013
  • Sport(s)
    Football, Men's Track & Field
  • 1981 and 1982 First-Team All-Big Ten in Football (defensive back)
  • Also punted for the team, setting a then-school record for most punts (191)
  • Led the team in interceptions three years in a row
  • Drafted in the 1983 USFL Draft in the first round by Michigan Panthers
  • Drafted in the 1983 NFL Draft in the eighth round by New Orleans
  • Played in the USFL for three years (1983-85) named All-USFL in 1983 and 1985
  • Traded from New Orleans to Tampa Bay for a third round draft pick
  • PLAYED IN THE NFL FOR FOUR YEARS TAMPA BAY, GREEN BAY, LA RAIDERS
  • 1982 Big Ten Outdoor Champion in the high jump at 7'1"
  • Ranks in the Top 10 in school history in both the indoor and outdoor high jump
  • Ranked as the 27th Best Athlete in the State of Wisconsin by Sports Illustrated
  • PGA Golf Professional
David Greenwood
David Greenwood
David Greenwood
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