Greyson Gunheim
Encyclopedia
Greyson Gregory Gunheim (born April 4, 1986 in Sebastopol, California
) is a free agent
American football
defensive end
who last played for the Oakland Raiders
of the National Football League
. He was signed by the Raiders as an undrafted free agent in 2008. He played college football
at Washington
.
in Sebastopol, California where he was one of the most heavily recruited players in Redwood Empire history. He was named his area's defensive player of the year by the Petaluma (Calif.) Argus Courier. He was also named to California's First-team All-state defensive team for mid-sized schools. As a senior he rushed for 1,700 yards and 25 touchdowns, but stood out even more as a defensive lineman, he had 55 tackles and 11 sacks and helped team to a 9-3 record as a senior. He was also a member of the Analy basketball team. Gunheim is considered the greatest Tiger athlete since Chip "The Skip" Castleberry.
On June 25, 2010, he married Katie Zagroba in his hometown of Sebastopol, California.
In 2005 he started all 11 games at defensive end led the team with 11 tackles-for-loss and tied for the team lead with five sacks to go along with his 38 total tackles and three passes defensed.
In 2006 he was honorable mention All-Pac-10 honors after playing in all 12 games and starting 10. He totaled 44 tackles, six sacks and 12 tackles for a loss.
Gunheim started all 13 games at defensive end as a senior an team captain in 2007. He ended the season with 41 tackles, 11 for a loss, 6.5 sacks and four passes defensed and an interception.
Gunheim ended his college career with 139 tackles, 37.5 for a loss, 18 sacks and 10 passes defensed.
. In his NFL debut Gunheim played on the punt return and kick-off return teams as well as three possessions at defensive-end.
Gunheim was promoted to the active roster again on December 30, 2009. He was released by the Raiders on September 4, 2010.
Sebastopol, California
Sebastopol is a city in Sonoma County, California, United States, approximately north of San Francisco. The population was 7,379 at the 2010 census, but its businesses also serve surrounding rural portions of Sonoma County, totaling about 50,000 people...
) is a free agent
Free agent
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American football
American football
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defensive end
Defensive end
Defensive end is the name of a defensive position in the sport of American and Canadian football.This position has designated the players at each end of the defensive line, but changes in formations have substantially changed how the position is played over the years...
who last played for the Oakland Raiders
Oakland Raiders
The Oakland Raiders are a professional American football team based in Oakland, California. They currently play in the Western Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
of the National Football League
National Football League
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. He was signed by the Raiders as an undrafted free agent in 2008. He played college football
College football
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at Washington
Washington Huskies football
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.
Early years
Prior to attending Washington Gunheim was a stand-out player at Analy High SchoolAnaly High School
Analy High School is a public high school located in Sebastopol, California, U.S.A. in Sonoma County. Analy was established in 1908 and celebrated its centennial in May 2008...
in Sebastopol, California where he was one of the most heavily recruited players in Redwood Empire history. He was named his area's defensive player of the year by the Petaluma (Calif.) Argus Courier. He was also named to California's First-team All-state defensive team for mid-sized schools. As a senior he rushed for 1,700 yards and 25 touchdowns, but stood out even more as a defensive lineman, he had 55 tackles and 11 sacks and helped team to a 9-3 record as a senior. He was also a member of the Analy basketball team. Gunheim is considered the greatest Tiger athlete since Chip "The Skip" Castleberry.
On June 25, 2010, he married Katie Zagroba in his hometown of Sebastopol, California.
College career
Gunheim played in all 11 games and started the final seven in 2004 and finished the year with 16 tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss and 1.5 sacks and was named to The Sporting News 2004 Pac-10 All-Freshman team.In 2005 he started all 11 games at defensive end led the team with 11 tackles-for-loss and tied for the team lead with five sacks to go along with his 38 total tackles and three passes defensed.
In 2006 he was honorable mention All-Pac-10 honors after playing in all 12 games and starting 10. He totaled 44 tackles, six sacks and 12 tackles for a loss.
Gunheim started all 13 games at defensive end as a senior an team captain in 2007. He ended the season with 41 tackles, 11 for a loss, 6.5 sacks and four passes defensed and an interception.
Gunheim ended his college career with 139 tackles, 37.5 for a loss, 18 sacks and 10 passes defensed.
Professional career
Gunheim began the 2008 season as part of the Raiders' practice squad. He was called up to the active roster in November 2008. He played his first game November 9, 2008 against the Carolina PanthersCarolina Panthers
The Carolina Panthers are a professional American football team based in Charlotte, North Carolina. They are currently members of the South Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The Panthers, along with the Jacksonville Jaguars, joined the NFL as expansion...
. In his NFL debut Gunheim played on the punt return and kick-off return teams as well as three possessions at defensive-end.
Gunheim was promoted to the active roster again on December 30, 2009. He was released by the Raiders on September 4, 2010.