Jared Green facts for kids
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| Position: | Wide receiver |
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| Born: | April 1, 1989 Vienna, Virginia, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Weight: | 186 lb (84 kg) |
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| High school: | Oakton (Vienna, Virginia) |
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| Undrafted: | 2012 |
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Jared Green (born April 1, 1989) is a former American football player. He played as a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL).
Jared played college football for the Virginia Cavaliers and the Southern Jaguars. After college, he joined the Carolina Panthers in 2012. He also played briefly for the Dallas Cowboys and the Oakland Raiders. Jared stopped playing professional football in 2014. He wanted to focus on his business and charity work. He is the founder and CEO of Engage 365 LLC and The Green Dream, a non-profit organization.
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Growing Up
Jared Green was born in Vienna, Virginia, on April 1, 1989. He has two sisters, an older one named Jerrell and a younger one named Joi. Jared went to Oakton High School in Vienna, Virginia.
Playing in College
Jared played college football at the University of Virginia from 2008 to 2010. For his senior year, he moved to Southern University for the 2011 football season.
During his college career, Jared caught 52 passes. He gained 670 receiving yards and scored four touchdowns.
Time at Virginia
In his first year at Virginia (2008), Jared played in 12 games. He caught 12 passes for 144 yards and scored one touchdown. In a game against Miami on November 1, 2008, he caught three passes and scored a touchdown.
In his second year (2009), he played in 11 games. He caught 15 passes for 104 yards. He did not score any touchdowns that season.
In his third year (2010), he played in 11 games. He caught 8 passes for 95 yards and scored one touchdown. On September 25, 2010, he caught four passes for 63 yards and a touchdown. This was in a game against Virginia Military Institute, which Virginia won 48–7.
Time at Southern
For his senior year (2011), Jared played at Southern University. He played in 11 games and started three of them. He finished the season with 17 catches for 307 yards and two touchdowns. On October 15, 2011, he had his best college game. He caught 7 passes for 141 yards and scored one touchdown against Arkansas-Pine Bluff.
Playing in the NFL
Jared Green was not chosen in the 2012 NFL draft. This means he was an undrafted free agent. These players can sign with any team after the draft.
Carolina Panthers
On May 11, 2012, Jared signed with the Carolina Panthers. He was released from the team on August 31, 2012. The next day, September 1, 2012, he was re-signed to their practice squad. A practice squad is a group of players who train with the team but are not on the main roster.
Dallas Cowboys
On January 7, 2013, Jared signed a contract with the Dallas Cowboys. This was a "future/reserve" contract, meaning it would start in the next season. He was released by the Cowboys on August 26, 2013.
Oakland Raiders
Jared joined the Oakland Raiders practice squad on December 12, 2013. On December 30, the Raiders signed him to a futures contract. On June 5, 2014, Jared decided to retire from playing football.
About Jared's Life
Jared Green is the son of Hall of Fame cornerback Darrell Green. His father played his whole career for the Washington Redskins. In 2008, Jared had the honor of introducing his father when he was inducted into the Hall of Fame in Canton.
Jared is married to his wife, Joanna. They have four daughters together.
