Virgil Green
Nevada Wolf Pack | |||||
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Position: | Tight ends coach | ||||
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Born: | Tulare, California, U.S. | August 3, 1988||||
Height: | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | ||||
Weight: | 255 lb (116 kg) | ||||
Career information | |||||
High school: | Tulare Union (Tulare, California) | ||||
College: | Nevada (2006–2010) | ||||
NFL draft: | 2011 / Round: 7 / Pick: 204 | ||||
Career history | |||||
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Player stats at NFL.com |
Virgil Leo Green (born August 3, 1988) is an
Early years
Green is a graduate of
College career
Green played 50 career games (34 starts) at the
College statistics
Nevada Wolf Pack | ||||||||||||||
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Season | Team | Class | GP | Receiving | ||||||||||
Rec | Yds | Avg | TD | |||||||||||
2008 | Nevada | SO | 13 | 14 | 164 | 11.7 | 1 | |||||||
2009 | Nevada | JR | 13 | 23 | 260 | 11.3 | 5 | |||||||
2010 | Nevada | SR | 14 | 35 | 515 | 14.7 | 5 | |||||||
Career | 40 | 72 | 939 | 11.7 | 11 |
Professional career
Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle |
Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press | |
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6 ft 3+3⁄8 in (1.91 m) |
249 lb (113 kg) |
33+1⁄2 in (0.85 m) |
9+1⁄4 in (0.23 m) |
4.64 s | 1.57 s | 2.56 s | 4.40 s | 6.90 s | 42+1⁄2 in (1.08 m) |
10 ft 10 in (3.30 m) |
23 reps | |
All values from 2011 NFL Scouting Combine.[3][4] |
Green was considered to be a top tight end prospect for the
Denver Broncos
As a rookie, Green had a limited role behind the main starter Daniel Fells and Julius Thomas.[7] He started three games and recorded three receptions for 24 yards on the 2011 season.[8]
In March 2012, Green was suspended for four games after failing a drug test. Green then began taking prescribed medication for ADHD before receiving approval from the NFL.[9] He remained in a limited role on the offense behind Joel Dreessen and Jacob Tamme.[10] He recorded two starts and five receptions for 63 yards.[11]
In the 2013 season, Green started three games and recorded nine receptions for 45 yards.[12][13]
On December 28, 2014, Green scored his first career touchdown reception, which was from quarterback Brock Osweiler, in a 47–14 win against the Oakland Raiders in Week 17.[14] On the 2014 season, he finished with six receptions for 74 yards and one touchdown on nine starts.[15][16]
On March 10, 2015, the Broncos re-signed Green to a three-year, $8.4 million contract.[17] In Week 2, against the Kansas City Chiefs, he scored a one-yard touchdown from Peyton Manning on Thursday Night Football.[18] On the 2015 season, he started five games and finished with 12 receptions for 173 yards and one receiving touchdown.[19][20]
On February 7, 2016, Green played on the Broncos team that won Super Bowl 50. In that Super Bowl, the Broncos defeated the Carolina Panthers by a score of 24–10.[21][22]
In the 2016 season, Green started 11 games and finished with 22 receptions for 237 yards and one receiving touchdown.[23]
On September 17, 2017, in Week 2 against the Dallas Cowboys, Green had two receptions for 11 yards and a touchdown in the 42–17 victory.[24] In the 2017 season, he started all 16 games and finished with 14 receptions for 191 yards and one receiving touchdown.[25]
Los Angeles Chargers
On March 14, 2018, Green signed a three-year, $8.6 million contract. The deal includes a $2.4 million signing bonus and $5.9 million guaranteed with the
In the 2019 season, Green finished with nine receptions for 78 receiving yards and one receiving touchdown.[30]
In Week 7 of the 2020 season against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Green suffered an ankle injury while catching a 26-yard touchdown pass and was placed on injured reserve on October 29, 2020.[31] He finished the 2020 season with three receptions for 50 yards and one touchdown in six games.[32]
Professional statistics
Year | Tm | G | Tgt | Rec | Yds | Y/R | TD |
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2011 | DEN | 15 | 5 | 3 | 24 | 8.0 | 0 |
2012 | DEN | 12 | 6 | 5 | 63 | 12.6 | 0 |
2013 | DEN | 16 | 12 | 9 | 45 | 5.0 | 0 |
2014 | DEN | 13 | 6 | 6 | 74 | 12.3 | 1 |
2015 | DEN | 16 | 15 | 12 | 173 | 14.4 | 1 |
2016 | DEN | 12 | 37 | 22 | 237 | 10.8 | 1 |
2017 | DEN | 16 | 22 | 14 | 191 | 13.6 | 1 |
2018 | LAC | 16 | 27 | 19 | 210 | 11.1 | 1 |
2019 | LAC | 15 | 13 | 9 | 78 | 8.7 | 1 |
2020 | LAC | 6 | 6 | 3 | 50 | 16.7 | 1 |
Career | 137 | 149 | 102 | 1,145 | 11.2 | 7 |
Post-playing career
Green was named the director of player personnel at his alma mater Nevada in 2022.[33] He was promoted to tight ends coach on August 28, 2023.[34]
References
- ^ Yang, Vongni (February 4, 2016). "Tulare's Virgil Green is a Super Bowl champion". Visalia Times-Delta and Tulare Advance-Register. Retrieved December 28, 2018.
- ^ "McAlman, Green Earn Strength and Conditioning Awards". University of Nevada Athletics. Retrieved December 28, 2018.
- ^ a b "Virgil Green, DS #7 TE, Nevada". nfldraftscout.com. Retrieved April 27, 2011.
- ^ "NFL Events: Combine Player Profiles – Virgil Green". nfl.com. Retrieved April 27, 2011.
- profootballtalk.com. Retrieved July 5, 2011.
- ^ "2011 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved December 28, 2018.
- ^ "2011 Denver Broncos Statistics & Players". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved December 28, 2018.
- ^ "Virgil Green 2011 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved December 28, 2018.
- ^ "3 Broncos suspended for violating NFL drug policy". WSJ.com. Associated Press. March 9, 2012. Retrieved March 22, 2012.
- ^ "2012 Denver Broncos Statistics & Players". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved December 28, 2018.
- ^ "Virgil Green 2012 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved December 28, 2018.
- ^ "2013 Denver Broncos Statistics & Players". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved December 28, 2018.
- ^ "Virgil Green 2013 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved December 28, 2018.
- ^ "Oakland Raiders at Denver Broncos – December 28th, 2014". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved December 28, 2018.
- ^ "Virgil Green 2014 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved December 28, 2018.
- ^ "2014 Denver Broncos Statistics & Players". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved December 28, 2018.
- ^ Payne, Scotty (March 10, 2015). "Broncos re-sign tight end Virgil Green". Mile High Report. Retrieved December 28, 2018.
- ^ "Denver Broncos at Kansas City Chiefs – September 17th, 2015". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved December 28, 2018.
- ^ "2015 Denver Broncos Statistics & Players". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved December 28, 2018.
- ^ "Virgil Green 2015 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved December 28, 2018.
- ^ "Super Bowl 50 – Denver Broncos vs. Carolina Panthers – February 7th, 2016". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved August 31, 2017.
- ^ Rosenthal, Gregg (July 21, 2015). "Broncos outlast Panthers, claim third Super Bowl title". NFL.com. Retrieved August 7, 2017.
- ^ "Virgil Green 2016 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved December 28, 2018.
- ^ "Dallas Cowboys at Denver Broncos – September 17th, 2017". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved October 14, 2017.
- ^ "Virgil Green 2017 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved December 28, 2018.
- ^ Henne, Ricky (March 14, 2018). "Chargers Agree to Terms on Three-Year Deal with TE Virgil Green". Chargers.com. Retrieved October 30, 2022.
- ^ "Chargers' Virgil Green: Catches first touchdown as member of Chargers". CBSSports.com. Retrieved December 28, 2018.
- ^ "Virgil Green 2018 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved October 30, 2020.
- ^ "Divisional Round – Los Angeles Chargers at New England Patriots – January 13th, 2019". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved October 30, 2020.
- ^ "Virgil Green 2019 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved October 30, 2020.
- ^ "Los Angeles Chargers Place Two Players on Injured Reserve". Chargers.com. October 29, 2020. Retrieved October 30, 2020.
- ^ "Virgil Green 2020 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved October 31, 2022.
- ^ Murray, Chris (March 22, 2022). "Nevada hires former Wolf Pack great Virgil Green as player personnel director". Nevada Sports Net. Retrieved September 10, 2023.
- ^ "Nevada announces additions of Virgil Green, Carson Strong to staff". University of Nevada Athletics. August 28, 2023. Retrieved September 10, 2023.
External links
- Media related to Virgil Green at Wikimedia Commons
- Career statistics and player information from Pro Football Reference