Greg Gaines (defensive lineman)


Greg Gaines is an American football nose tackle for the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League. He played college football at Washington.

Early years

Gaines attended La Habra High School in La Habra, California. Gaines originally committed to attend Boise State, but followed head coach Chris Petersen from Boise State to Washington when he became head coach.

College career

Gaines played at Washington from 2015 to 2018, with 2014 serving as a red-shirt season. He earned honorable mention All-Pac-12 in 2016 as a defensive lineman, second team All-Pac-12 in 2017, and first team All-Pac-12 in 2018.
As a senior in 2018, he won the Morris Trophy as the best defensive linemen in the Pac-12 Conference, as selected by opposing players.

Professional career

Gaines was drafted by the Los Angeles Rams in the fourth round of the 2019 NFL Draft.