Garrett Greene Eyes Position Switch as He Pursues NFL

Garrett Greene, WVU’s starting quarterback for each of the past two seasons, announced his intentions to enter the 2025 NFL Draft as a wide receiver on Thursday night.

Greene appeared in 45 games for the Mountaineers over the course of his five-year career, starting 25 of them.

A dual threat quarterback, Greene racked up 5,370 passing yards and 36 touchdowns during his career, adding 2,127 yards and 28 more scores on the ground. Greene finished the 2023 season tied for first in the nation in rushing touchdowns from a quarterback, even though he missed time due to injury. He also ran some routes during the 2022 season, snagging four passes for 32 yards: a switch to receiver won’t prove entirely foreign for him.

Next step,
Thank you West Virginia!
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11 pic.twitter.com/DrgLlS7QYM

— Garrett Greene (@garrett3greene) December 20, 2024

Greene played with characteristic of reckless abandon during his time with the Mountaineers, putting his body on the line in order to pick up every possible yard and often dealing with (or playing through) injuries because of it. At 5-foot-10 and 193 pounds, he probably profiles as a slot receiver in the NFL.

Greene’s statement about his decision to change positions in pursuit of an NFL career reads as follows.

“Playing quarterback at West Virginia was an incredible honor that I will cherish for the rest of my life. I would like to thank Coach Brown, all of the staff members I worked with, and my teammates who made my five years in Morgantown so memorable.

My family has always been there for me in both good and challenging times and l know they will continue to be there for me in the future, thank you for your love and support. Most importantly, I want to thank God for the abilities he has blessed me with and the opportunity to praise Him both on and off the field.

Having sung Country Roads for the last time as a Mountaineer, I would like to announce my entry into the 2025 NFL draft as a wide receiver. I look forward to this next chapter of my career and the opportunity to continue playing the game I love at the highest level.”

Find more coverage of Garrett Greene at WV Sports Now.