Marcus Antonio Green (born August 13, 1996) is an American football wide receiver who is a free agent. He played college football at Louisiana–Monroe and was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in the sixth round of the 2019 NFL Draft.
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| Personal information | |
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| Born: | August 13, 1996 New Albany, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Height: | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) |
| Weight: | 191 lb (87 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | North Pontotoc (MS) |
| College: | Louisiana–Monroe (2014–2018) |
| Position: | Wide receiver |
| NFL draft: | 2019 / Round: 6 / Pick: 203 |
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| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
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College career
Green was redshirted his freshman year, and then led Louisiana-Monroe in receptions and yards his redshirt freshman year with 63 receptions for 698 yards.[1] Green had his breakthrough year as a junior, leading the NCAA with a 32.4 yard average on kick returns, and also leading the NCAA with 4 kickoff returns for touchdowns. Green finished his Warhawk career tied for the all time school lead in receiving touchdowns with 23, #3 in career receptions with 202, and #2 in career receiving yards with 2698.[2]
Professional career
Atlanta Falcons
Green was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in the sixth round (203rd overall) of the 2019 NFL Draft.[3] He was waived during final roster cuts on August 31, 2019.[4]
Philadelphia Eagles
Green was signed to the practice squad of the Philadelphia Eagles on September 1, 2019.[5] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Eagles on January 6, 2020.[6]
Green was waived on July 26, 2020,[7] and re-signed on August 17, 2020.[8] He was waived again by the Eagles on September 3, 2020.[9] He was re-signed to the practice squad on September 24.[10] He was released on November 3.[11]
Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Green signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League on April 16, 2021.[12] He re-signed with the team on March 30, 2022,[13] but retired on May 19, 2022.[14]
New Jersey Generals
Green signed with the New Jersey Generals of the United States Football League (USFL) on October 22, 2022.[15] He was released on April 10, 2023,[16] and re-signed on April 13.[17] The Generals folded when the XFL and USFL merged to create the United Football League (UFL).[18]
Personal life
Green's mother, RheaKesha Vaughn, is a professional urban contemporary gospel recording artist. She also holds the position of Minister of Music of District 10 - Tupelo District of the Church of God in Christ Northern Mississippi Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction.[19]