Eric Green (defensive back)
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| Arizona Cardinals — No. 25 | |
| Cornerback | |
| Date of birth: May 16, 1982 | |
| Place of birth: Pahokee, Florida | |
| Height: 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | Weight: 194 lb (88 kg) |
| National Football League debut | |
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| 2005 for the Arizona Cardinals | |
| Career history | |
| College: Virginia Tech | |
| NFL Draft: 2005 / Round: 3 / Pick: 75 | |
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Eric Green (born March 16, 1982 in Pahokee, Florida) is currently a cornerback for the Arizona Cardinals in the National Football League.
Green played college football at Virginia Tech and was drafted in the third round of the 2005 NFL Draft.
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[edit] High School career
Green played high school football at Clewiston High School (Clewiston, Florida) where he played quarterback, wide receiver]], and defensive back. He earned All-State Honors as a senior with 1,100 passing yards and 400+ rushing.
He also participated in track and field, where he placed fifth in 110m hurdles with a time of 14.3 seconds.
[edit] College career
Green played college football for the Virginia Tech Hokies. During his career, he recorded 143 tackles (91 solo), four blocked kicks, and 25 pass deflections. He also posted eight interceptions with 264 return yards, third most in school history.
[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 upset 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. Green signed his one-year, $2.017 million first-round tender sheet on April 3, 2008. [1]
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