Kenyon Green facts for kids
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Green with the Texans in 2022
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| No. 76 – Houston Texans | |||||
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| Position: | Guard | ||||
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| Born: | March 15, 2001 Humble, Texas, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | ||||
| Weight: | 323 lb (147 kg) | ||||
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| High school: | Atascocita (Humble) | ||||
| College: | Texas A&M (2019–2021) | ||||
| NFL Draft: | 2022 / Round: 1 / Pick: 15 | ||||
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| Roster status: | Active | ||||
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| Career NFL statistics as of Week 17, 2024 | |||||
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Kenyon Green (born March 15, 2001) is an American professional football player. He plays as an offensive guard for the Houston Texans in the National Football League (NFL). Before joining the NFL, he played college football at Texas A&M. He was recognized as an All-American twice during his college career. The Texans picked him in the first round of the 2022 NFL draft.
Early Life and High School
Green grew up in Humble, Texas. He went to Atascocita High School there. He was considered a top player, getting a five-star rating. Green first decided to play college football at LSU. However, he later changed his mind. He chose to attend Texas A&M instead.
College Football Career
Green quickly became a key player at Texas A&M. In his first year, he started all 13 games as a right guard. He was named to the Southeastern Conference All-Freshman Team. This means he was one of the best first-year players in his conference.
As a sophomore, Green moved to left guard. He started all nine games for his team. He earned first-team All-American honors from some major sports groups. This made him a "consensus All-American," meaning many experts agreed he was one of the best players in the country.
In his junior year (2021), Green played as an offensive tackle. He continued to receive high honors. He was named a first-team All-American by several more organizations. He was also a finalist for the Lombardi Award. This award goes to the best college football lineman. After his junior year, Green decided to enter the 2022 NFL draft. He chose to skip his final year of college eligibility.
Professional NFL Career
Green was chosen by the Houston Texans in the 2022 NFL draft. He was the 15th player picked overall. This is a very high pick, showing how talented he is.
In his first year as a rookie, Green played in 15 games. He started 14 of those games. He faced some challenges during his rookie season. He allowed many quarterback pressures and committed several penalties.
In 2023, Green suffered a shoulder injury. This happened during a preseason game. He was placed on injured reserve, meaning he couldn't play for a while. He was able to return to play in December of that year.
