Cory Greenwood
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Career Summary
Cory Greenwood was a Concordia linebacker who entered the NFL with Kansas City in 2010.
Greenwood played three seasons and 48 games for the Chiefs after a standout Concordia career.
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Early Life
Greenwood is from Kingston, Ontario.
Kansas City identified Greenwood as a Kingston, Ontario native.
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High School
Greenwood attended Regiopolis-Notre Dame Catholic High School in Kingston.
The Chiefs list Regiopolis-Notre Dame Catholic High School as Greenwood's preparatory school.
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College Career
Greenwood played for Concordia from 2006 through 2009 and was Canadian university football's top defensive player in 2009.
In 2009, Greenwood led the Quebec University Football League with 62 tackles in eight games and earned Concordia's President's Trophy recognition.
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Path to the NFL
Greenwood entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent with Kansas City in 2010.
Before signing with the Chiefs, he was selected third overall by Toronto in the 2010 CFL Draft.
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NFL Career
Greenwood appeared in all 48 Chiefs games from 2010 through 2012.
NFL statistics credit him with 30 tackles and one forced fumble. Kansas City described his role as primarily special teams, with 34 tackles and one fumble recovery.
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Career Accomplishments
Greenwood combined top Canadian university honors with a 48-game NFL tenure.
He was the top tackler in Quebec in 2009 and appeared in every Chiefs regular-season game across three seasons.
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Playing Style
Greenwood's documented profile was that of a productive middle linebacker and special-teams contributor.
His college production included 62 tackles in eight 2009 games, while Kansas City used him primarily on special teams.
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Legacy
Greenwood became one of Concordia's notable professional football alumni.
After his NFL tenure, Concordia reported his return to Canadian professional football with the Toronto Argonauts.
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Post-Career
After his NFL stint, Greenwood returned to Canadian professional football with Toronto.
Concordia reported in 2015 that Greenwood was playing for the Toronto Argonauts after his time in the NFL.
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22764, 00-0027639, 1985-06-05, Cory Greenwood, Cory, Greenwood
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