Ladarius Green facts for kids
Green with the San Diego Chargers in 2012
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| Position: | Tight end | ||||||
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| Born: | May 29, 1990 West Berlin, Germany |
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| Height: | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) | ||||||
| Weight: | 240 lb (109 kg) | ||||||
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| High school: | Booker T. Washington (Pensacola, Florida) | ||||||
| College: | Louisiana–Lafayette (2008–2011) | ||||||
| NFL Draft: | 2012 / Round: 4 / Pick: 110 | ||||||
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Ladarius Green (born May 29, 1990) is a former American professional football player. He played as a tight end in the NFL. Green played college football for the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. He was chosen by the San Diego Chargers in the 2012 NFL Draft.
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Early Life and High School Years
Ladarius Green was born in Berlin, Germany. His parents were serving in the military there. When he was three years old, his family moved to Florida. He went to Booker T. Washington High School in Pensacola, Florida. At high school, he played football and also ran track.
College Football Career
Green attended the University of Louisiana at Lafayette from 2008 to 2011. During his college career, he caught 149 passes. These catches gained him 2,201 yards. He also scored 22 touchdowns.
Becoming a Pro Football Player
Getting Ready for the NFL Draft
Before the 2012 NFL Draft, Ladarius Green was not very well known. But after two strong seasons in college, he started to get noticed. Experts began to see him as a promising player. Some even compared him to the top tight ends in the draft. Scouts liked his quick footwork and how he used his body to catch the ball. They also noted his athleticism and good control.
Green was invited to the NFL Scouting Combine. This is where players show off their skills to NFL teams. He did well in all the drills. His performance at the combine helped him become a higher draft pick. Most experts thought he would be picked in the third or fourth round.
Playing for the San Diego Chargers
Starting Out in 2012
The San Diego Chargers picked Ladarius Green in the fourth round of the 2012 NFL draft. He was the 110th player chosen overall. In May 2012, he signed a four-year contract with the Chargers.
When he joined the team, he was one of several tight ends. He made his first professional game appearance on September 16, 2012. In that game, he caught his first pass for 31 yards. He finished his first season with four catches for 56 yards.
Growing in 2013
In his second season, Green became the third tight end for the Chargers. He started to show he could be a good pass-catcher. The team often used multiple tight ends in their plays. On November 17, 2013, he had a great game. He caught four passes for 81 yards. The next week, he scored his first career touchdown. It was a 60-yard pass.
In 2013, Green played in all 16 games and started 10 of them. He caught 17 passes for 376 yards and scored 3 touchdowns. In a playoff game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Green made an amazing catch for a touchdown. The Chargers won that game.
2014 Season
For his third season, Green was the backup tight end. His role changed a bit. He was asked to block more often. In a game against the Buffalo Bills, he caught four passes for 68 yards. He ended the season with 19 catches for 226 yards. He played in 14 games and started four.
Final Season with Chargers in 2015
In 2015, the Chargers' main tight end was suspended for four games. This meant Green became the starting tight end for a while. In the first game of the season, he caught five passes for 74 yards and a touchdown. He also scored a touchdown against the Cleveland Browns.
Green had his best season with the Chargers in 2015. He caught 37 passes for 429 yards and scored four touchdowns. He started 11 games and played in 14.
Time with the Pittsburgh Steelers
In March 2016, Ladarius Green signed a four-year contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers. He was brought in to help the team's tight end group. He had an ankle injury before the season started. This meant he couldn't play right away. He was added to the active team roster in November 2016.
Green made his first game appearance for the Steelers on November 13, 2016. He caught three passes for 30 yards. On December 4, 2016, he had a career-best game. He caught six passes for 110 yards and scored a touchdown. The next week, he started his first game for the Steelers.
He started again the following week. He caught five passes for 72 yards. During this game, he made an important 28-yard catch. This play helped the Steelers win the game. However, during this play, he got hurt and had to leave the field. He was diagnosed with a concussion. This injury caused him to miss the rest of the season and all the playoff games.
The Steelers released Green on May 18, 2017, because of his injury.
Personal Life
Ladarius Green is first cousins with Tyronne Green. Tyronne Green is an offensive guard who also played in the NFL. They even played together for the San Diego Chargers during Ladarius's first year.
