Kenyon Green facts for kids
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Green with the Texans in 2022
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| No. 76 – Philadelphia Eagles | |||||
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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: | 325 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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Kenyon Green (born March 15, 2001) is an American professional football player. He plays as an offensive guard for the Philadelphia Eagles in the National Football League (NFL). Before joining the NFL, he played college football for the Texas A&M Aggies. He was recognized as an All-American twice during his college career. The Houston Texans chose Green in the first round of the 2022 NFL draft.
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Early Life and High School Football
Kenyon Green grew up in Humble, Texas. He went to Atascocita High School. Green was a highly-rated football player in high school. He first decided to play college football at LSU. Later, he changed his mind and chose to attend Texas A&M.
College Football Career
Starting Strong at Texas A&M
Green became a starting player for Texas A&M right away. He played as a right guard in all 13 games during his first year. He was also named to the Southeastern Conference All-Freshman Team.
Becoming an All-American
In his second year, Green moved to play left guard. He started all nine games for the Aggies. He earned first-team All-American honors from several sports groups. This made him a consensus All-American.
For the 2021 season, his junior year, Green played as an offensive tackle. He continued to receive top honors. He was named a first-team All-American by many major sports news outlets. He was also a finalist for the Lombardi Award. This award goes to the best college football lineman.
Moving to the NFL
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
Time with the Houston Texans
The Houston Texans picked Kenyon Green as the 15th overall player in the 2022 NFL Draft. In his first year, he played in 15 games and started 14 of them.
In 2023, Green had a shoulder injury during a preseason game. He was placed on injured reserve. He returned to play later that season in December.
Joining the Philadelphia Eagles
On March 12, 2025, Kenyon Green was traded to the Philadelphia Eagles. The Eagles also received a 2025 fifth-round draft pick. In return, the Texans received safety C. J. Gardner-Johnson and a 2026 sixth-round draft pick. Green is currently playing for the Philadelphia Eagles.
