Garret Greenfield (born September 20, 1999) is an American professional

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who is a free agent. He played

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for the South Dakota State Jackrabbits and was signed by the Seahawks as an undrafted free agent after the

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Early life

From Rock Valley, Iowa, Greenfield attended Rock Valley High School where he played football, basketball and baseball. Playing both on the offensive line and defensive line, he was twice named the team's most valuable offensive lineman, helping them win the state championship in 2016 while being semifinalists in 2017. He committed to play

for the South Dakota State Jackrabbits (SDSU).

College career

As a true

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at South Dakota State in 2018, Greenfield appeared in three games while redshirting. The following year, he played in a total of seven games. In the spring 2021 season, postponed from 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Greenfield started all 10 games while helping South Dakota State reach their first national championship, being named a first-team All-American by several selectors. Greenfield started all 15 games in the fall 2021 season, mainly playing as a right tackle. He shifted to left tackle in 2022 and started all 15 games while adding the role of team

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, being named a first-team All-American while helping SDSU win their first national championship. He returned for a final season in 2023 and won another national championship while starting all 15 games, receiving another All-America selection. He declared for the

and was invited to the East–West Shrine Bowl and NFL Scouting Combine. At the combine, he posted the all-time offensive lineman record in the vertical jump.

Professional career

Seattle Seahawks

Greenfield signed with the

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as an undrafted free agent on May 3, 2024. He was also selected by the DC Defenders in the fourth round of the

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on July 17. On August 30, Greenfield was released by the Seahawks.

References

External links

South Dakota State Jackrabbits bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Greenfield, Garret 1999 births Living people American football offensive linemen Players of American football from Iowa People from Rock Valley, Iowa South Dakota State Jackrabbits football players