Justin Green (football player)

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Justin Green (born April 30, 1982 in San Diego, California) is a fullback in the NFL for the Baltimore Ravens.

[edit] High School Years

Green attended the University of San Diego High School and won three varsity letters in football and two in basketball. In football, he was a two-time League MVP and a two-time first team All-CIF honoree. In basketball, he helped his team win the state championship.

[edit] College career

Green attended the University of Montana, and finished his career with 1,784 yards on 412 carries (4.3 yards per carry avg.), and 15 receptions for 93 yards (6.2 yd. per rec. avg.). As a junior, he was named the Big Sky Conference's Newcomer of the Year and as a senior, he won Honorable Mention All-Big Sky Conference honors.

[edit] Pro Career

Green was utilized mostly as a blocking Fullback in 2005 by the Baltimore Ravens. His solid play was rewarded with 4 starts and 12 games played in his rookie campaign. Green played in both the Ravens Monday Night Football games in 2005, and started one of them. His game worn jersey from the Monday Night game with Green Bay was auctioned on Ebay and sold for a few hundred dollars. Green also played on Special Teams. Green finished the year with 4 yards rushing on 5 attempts, and 32 yards on 7 catches with no touchdowns.

Many believe Green will develop into the Mike Sellers-type multi-purpose fullback who can be used in short yardage redzone situations and special teams.