Jared Green

Jared Green
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Position:Wide receiver
Personal information
Born: (1989-04-01) April 1, 1989 (age 35)
Vienna, Virginia, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:186 lb (84 kg)
Career information
High school:Oakton (Vienna, Virginia)
College:
Undrafted:2012
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
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Jared Green (born April 1, 1989) is a former American football wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Virginia Cavaliers and for the Southern Jaguars,[1] and signed with the Carolina Panthers as an undrafted free agent in 2012. He had brief stints with the Panthers, the Dallas Cowboys and the Oakland Raiders, before retiring from professional football in 2014 to pursue his business and philanthropic dreams.[2] He is the founder and CEO of Engage 365 LLC as well as The Green Dream nonprofit (501c3).

Early life

Green was born in Vienna, Virginia, on April 1, 1989, and has an older sister, Jerrell, and a younger sister, Joi. He attended Oakton High School in Vienna, Virginia.[3]

College career

Green played college football at the University of Virginia from 2008 to 2010. He transferred from Virginia to Southern University for his senior year and the 2011 football season. He finished his college career with 52 receptions, 670 receiving yards and four receiving touchdowns.[4][5]

In his freshman year at Virginia, Green played in 12 games had 12 receptions, 144 receiving yards and one receiving touchdown.[6] On November 1, 2008, he had three receptions for 25 yards and a touchdown against Miami in which Virginia lost the game in Overtime 24–17.[7]

In his sophomore year, he played in 11 games in which he recorded 15 receptions, 104 receiving yards and no touchdowns.[8] On September 5, 2009, he had three receptions for 28 yards in a loss against William & Mary.[9] On September 19, 2009, he had 4 receptions for 18 yards in a loss against Southern Mississippi.[10]

In his junior year, he played in 11 games and recorded 8 receptions, 95 receiving yards and one receiving touchdown.[11] On September 25, 2010, he recorded four receptions for 63 yards and a touchdown against Virginia Military Institute, in a 48–7 win.[12]

In his senior year at Southern, he played in 11 games and started in three of them. He finished the season with 17 receptions, 307 receiving yards and two receiving touchdowns. On October 15, 2011, he had a career-high 7 receptions, career high 141 receiving yards and one touchdown against Arkansas-Pine Bluff but Southern lost 22–21.[13]

Professional career

Carolina Panthers

Green went undrafted in the 2012 NFL draft. On May 11, 2012, he signed with Carolina Panthers as an undrafted free agent.[14][15][16][17] On August 31, 2012, he was released.[18][19][20] On September 1, 2012, he was re-signed to the practice squad.[21]

Dallas Cowboys

On January 7, 2013, Green signed with the Dallas Cowboys to a future/reserve contract.[22][23] He was released on August 26.

Oakland Raiders

Green was signed to the Oakland Raiders practice squad on December 12, 2013.[24] On December 30, the Raiders signed him to a futures contract.[25] On June 5, 2014, Green decided to retire from football.[26]

Personal life

He is the son of Hall of Fame cornerback Darrell Green who played his entire career with the Washington Redskins. He presented his father for induction to the Hall of Fame in Canton in 2008. He is married to his wife Joanna and they have four daughters together.[27][2]

References

  1. ^ "WR Green has ball, will travel". theadvocate.com. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved April 30, 2020.
  2. ^ a b "Former Raiders Wide Out Gives Up Football For God". NFLDraftDiamonds.com. September 10, 2014. Retrieved April 30, 2020.
  3. ^ "Q&A with Jared Green". virginiasports.com. August 5, 2008. Retrieved April 30, 2020.
  4. ^ "Jared Green Yahoo Profile". rivals.yahoo.com.
  5. ^ "Jared Green Washingtonpost Profile". washingtonpost.com.
  6. ^ "Jared Green 2008 Virginia Cavaliers stats". cfbstats.com. Retrieved April 30, 2020.
  7. ^ "Miami (FL) 24, Virginia 17 Box score". sports-reference.com. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved April 30, 2020.
  8. ^ "Jared Green 2009 Virginia Cavaliers stats". cfbstats.com. Retrieved April 30, 2020.
  9. ^ "William & Mary 26, Virginia 14 Box score". sports-reference.com. Archived from the original on January 23, 2016. Retrieved April 30, 2020.
  10. ^ "Virginia 34, Southern Mississippi 37 Box score". sports-reference.com. Archived from the original on March 5, 2016. Retrieved April 30, 2020.
  11. ^ "Jared Green 2010 Virginia Cavaliers stats". cfbstats.com. Retrieved April 30, 2020.
  12. ^ "Virginia Military Institute 7, Virginia 48 Box score". sports-reference.com. Archived from the original on October 4, 2015. Retrieved April 30, 2020.
  13. ^ "Southern University 21 Arkansas-Pine Bluff 22 Box Score". washingtonpost.com. Retrieved April 30, 2020.
  14. ^ "Panthers sign WR Green as undrafted free agent". gojagsports.com. April 30, 2012. Retrieved April 30, 2020.
  15. ^ "Carolina Panthers sign 11 free agents, including 4 wide receivers". charlotteobserver.com. Archived from the original on May 7, 2012. Retrieved April 30, 2020.
  16. ^ "Panthers announce a dozen undrafted free agents". Profootballtalk. April 30, 2012. Retrieved April 30, 2020.
  17. ^ "Former Southern WR Jared Green to join Carolina Panthers". nbc33tv.com. Retrieved April 30, 2020.
  18. ^ "Panthers cut WR Jared Green, 9 others". deseret.com. Retrieved April 30, 2020.[permanent dead link‍]
  19. ^ "Panthers set 53-man roster". panthers.com. Retrieved April 30, 2020.
  20. ^ "Panthers finally release full roster cuts". profootballtalk.nbcsports.com. August 31, 2012. Retrieved April 30, 2020.
  21. ^ "Panthers sign 7 to practice squad". panthers.com. Archived from the original on October 18, 2020. Retrieved April 30, 2020.
  22. ^ "Cowboys sign nine players". ESPN. January 7, 2013. Retrieved January 7, 2013.
  23. ^ "Cowboys Signees Include Speedy Son of Legend Darrell Green". cbslocal.com. January 7, 2013. Retrieved January 7, 2013.
  24. ^ Gutierrez, Paul (December 12, 2013). "Son of HOF Green signed to practice squad". ESPN.com. Retrieved April 30, 2020.
  25. ^ "Raiders Announce Reserve/Future Signings". Raiders.com. December 30, 2013. Retrieved April 30, 2020.
  26. ^ "Raiders Sign Three Free Agents". Raiders.com. June 5, 2014. Retrieved April 30, 2020.
  27. ^ "'Green speed' legacy tries out for Panthers". charlotteobserver.com. Retrieved April 30, 2020.