Victor Green facts for kids
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| Position: | Safety | ||||||
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| Born: | December 8, 1969 Americus, Georgia, U.S. |
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| Height: | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||||||
| Weight: | 210 lb (95 kg) | ||||||
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| High school: | Americus (GA) | ||||||
| College: | Akron | ||||||
| Undrafted: | 1993 | ||||||
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Victor Bernard Green was born on December 8, 1969. He is a former professional football player from the United States. Victor played as a safety in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Akron Zips team. The New York Jets signed Green in 1993. He was an undrafted free agent, meaning he wasn't chosen in the main player draft. Victor also played for the New England Patriots and the New Orleans Saints.
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Victor Green's Football Journey
Starting in the NFL
Victor Green began his NFL career in 1993. He joined the league as an undrafted free agent. This means no team picked him during the official NFL Draft. However, teams can still sign players who were not drafted. By 1994, Victor had earned a starting spot. He became the starting strong safety for the New York Jets.
Playing for Different Teams
Victor Green played for the Jets until the end of the 2001 season. After that, he joined the New England Patriots for the 2002 season. In 2003, he played for the New Orleans Saints. On April 4, 2006, Victor signed with the Jets one last time. This allowed him to officially retire as a player for the team where he started his career.
Achievements and Recognition
Victor Green was a very successful player. In 1996, he led the entire NFL in solo tackles. He also led the league in combined tackles that same year. A tackle is when a defensive player stops an offensive player who has the ball. In 2003, the New York Jets honored Victor. They named him a member of their All-Time Four Decade Team. This shows how important he was to the team over many years.
