Eric Green (football player)
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| Eric Green | |
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| Date of birth | March 16, 1982 |
| Place of birth | Pahokee, Florida |
| Position(s) | Cornerback |
| College | Virginia Tech |
| NFL Draft | 2005 / Round 3/ Pick 75 |
| Awards | President's Award |
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| Team(s) | |
| 2005-present | Arizona Cardinals |
Eric Green (born March 16, 1982 in Pahokee, Florida) is currently a cornerback for the Arizona Cardinals in the National Football League.
Green graduated from Virginia Tech and then was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the NFL Draft in the 3rd Round.
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[edit] Achievements in High School
Competed as Quarterback, Receiver, and Defensive Back.
School - Clewiston High School, Clewiston, Florida
Team MVP in 1999.
Earned All-State Honors as a Senior with posted records of 1,100 passing yards and 400+ rushing.
Placed 5th in 110m hurdles for states with a time of 14.3 seconds.
Graduated with a degree in Retail Property.
[edit] Achievements in College Football
Played 47 games with the Virginia Tech Football team.
Recorded the following-
Tackles: 143 (91 solo)
Forced Fumbles: 3
Blocked Kicks: 4
Pass Deflections: 25
Interceptions: 8 (264 yards in returns)
[edit] Other Achievements in College
Placed 3rd in all time Interception Returns yardage in school records.
Won the President's award for leadership.
[edit] Achievements in the NFL to Date
Games Played: 12
Tackles: 42 (37 solo)
Forced Fumbles: 1
Blocked Kicks: 0
Pass Deflections: 6
Interceptions: 1 (13 yards in returns)
[edit] Career in the NFL
Eric Green's first season was upsetted by injuries, moving him into a back-up cornerback. However, as of March 2006, Green was expected to challenge cornerback David Macklin for the starting right cornerback job. Green's injuries throughout his first season caused him problems but he still showed flashes of starting ability. He is currently improving his condition and strength to prevent injuries for next season.
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