Jacob Green facts for kids

Jacob Carl Green (born January 21, 1957) is a famous American football player. He used to play as a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL). The NFL is the biggest professional football league in the United States. Jacob Green played college football for the Texas A&M Aggies before joining the NFL. He is known for his amazing career with the Seattle Seahawks.

Quick facts for kids
Jacob Green

Green raises the 12th Man flag at Qwest field September 13, 2009
No. 76, 79
Position:	Defensive end
Personal information
Born:	(1957-01-21) January 21, 1957 (age 68) Pasadena, Texas, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:	255 lb (116 kg)
Career information
High school:	Kashmere (Houston, Texas)
College:	Texas A&M
NFL Draft:	1980 / Round: 1 / Pick: 10
Career history
Seattle Seahawks (1980–1991) San Francisco 49ers (1992)
Career highlights and awards
Second-team All-Pro (1984) 2× Pro Bowl (1986, 1987) PFWA All-Rookie Team (1980) Seattle Seahawks Ring of Honor First-team All-American (1979) First-team All-SWC (1978)
Career NFL statistics
Sacks: 115.5 Interceptions: 3 Touchdowns: 4
Player stats at PFR
College Football Hall of Fame

Jacob Green: A Football Legend

Jacob Green was an amazing player in college. He played for the Texas A&M Aggies football team. In 1979, he was chosen as an All-American. This means he was one of the best college players in the whole country.

College Football Star

While playing for Texas A&M, Jacob Green made 134 tackles. A tackle is when a defensive player stops the player with the ball. He also set a school record with 20 sacks. A sack is when a defensive player tackles the opposing team's quarterback behind the line of scrimmage.

Jacob Green's 37 career sacks are still the second-highest in A&M history. He also holds school records for causing fumbles. He caused 12 fumbles in his college career. In 1978, he caused six fumbles in just one season.

Joining the NFL

After his great college career, Jacob Green was chosen in the 1980 NFL draft. He was the 10th player picked overall. The Seattle Seahawks picked him in the first round. This was a big deal, as only the best players are picked so early.

Jacob Green played in the NFL for 13 years. He spent 12 of those seasons with the Seattle Seahawks. He wore the number 79 for the Seahawks. For his last season, he played for the San Francisco 49ers.

Seahawks Records and Achievements

During his time with the Seahawks, Jacob Green recorded 97.5 official sacks. Unofficially, he had 115.5 sacks. Sacks became an official NFL statistic in 1982, which was Green's third season. His sack total is still a team record for the Seahawks.

When he retired, Jacob Green was ranked third all-time in sacks in the NFL. Only two other legendary players, Reggie White and Lawrence Taylor, had more sacks than him. This shows how dominant he was on the field.

Jacob Green was also recognized for his excellent play. He was named to the Pro Bowl twice, in 1986 and 1987. The Pro Bowl is an all-star game for the best players in the NFL. He was also honored by the Seahawks. His name was added to the Seattle Seahawks Ring of Honor. This is a special tribute for players who have made a huge impact on the team.