Sam Greene was drafted No. 84 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 1981 NFL Draft out of UNLV. No regular-season snaps on record.
- Overall pick
- #84
- Round
- 4
- Draft class
- 1981
The pick
How Sam Greene came off the board in 1981.
- Position
- Wide receiver WR
- College
-
UNLV
Mountain West at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
No regular-season snaps on record.
No regular-season career on record yet.
Games, starts, and approximate value appear here once the season data lands.
See the rest of the 1981 classAround pick 84
Who came off the board on either side of Sam Greene.
LSU
South Carolina State
Central Oklahoma
Ohio State
UNLV in the 1981 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other WR picks from UNLV
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Sam Greene in the 1981 NFL Draft
Sam Greene is a Wide receiver out of UNLV selected No. 84 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 1981 NFL Draft. No regular-season snaps on record. UNLV has produced 34 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Sam Greene drafted?
Sam Greene was selected No. 84 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 1981 NFL Draft (Rd 4). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/sam-greene.
What college did Sam Greene play for?
Sam Greene played college football at UNLV in the Mountain West. See every UNLV draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/unlv-rebels.
How did Sam Greene's NFL career turn out?
No regular-season snaps on record. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/sam-greene.