Jacob Green facts for kids
Green raises the 12th Man flag at Qwest field September 13, 2009
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| Position: | Defensive end | ||||||
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| Born: | January 21, 1957 Pasadena, Texas, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||||
| Weight: | 255 lb (116 kg) | ||||||
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| High school: | Kashmere (Houston, Texas) | ||||||
| College: | Texas A&M | ||||||
| NFL Draft: | 1980 / Round: 1 / Pick: 10 | ||||||
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College Football Hall of Fame
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Jacob Carl Green (born January 21, 1957) is a former professional football player. He played as a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL). Green was known for his strong defense and ability to tackle opposing players.
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College Football Star
Jacob Green played college football for the Texas A&M Aggies. He was an amazing player during his college years. In 1979, he was chosen as an All-American. This means he was one of the best college players in the country.
Impressive College Records
While at Texas A&M, Green made 134 tackles. He also set a school record with 20 quarterback sacks in one season. A sack happens when a defensive player tackles the opposing team's quarterback behind the line of scrimmage. Green's 37 career sacks are still the second-highest in Texas A&M history. He also holds school records for causing 12 fumbles in his career and six fumbles in one season (1978).
NFL Career Highlights
In 1980, Jacob Green was picked by the Seattle Seahawks in the first round of the 1980 NFL draft. He was the 10th player chosen overall. This was a big achievement for him.
Playing for the Seahawks
Green played for 13 years in the NFL. He spent 12 of those seasons with the Seattle Seahawks, wearing jersey number 79. He was a key player for their defense. He also played one season for the San Francisco 49ers.
Setting Sack Records
Jacob Green recorded 97.5 career sacks for the Seahawks. Sacks became an official NFL statistic in 1982, which was Green's third season. If you count his unofficial sacks from before 1982, his total is 115.5 sacks. This is still a team record for the Seahawks. When he retired, he was one of the top three players in NFL history for career sacks.
