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Profile Snapshot
Position:
RB
College:
Boston College
Birthdate:
December 17, 1979
NFL Experience:
4 Seasons
Browns Years:
2002-2005
Player Profile
WILLIAM
GREEN
Biography
William Green, a standout running back from Boston College, was born on December 17, 1979. He was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the first round of the 2002 NFL Draft (16th overall).
Green’s rookie season in 2002 was exceptional, where he rushed for 887 yards on 243 carries with six touchdowns, earning him runner-up honors for the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year and being named the Browns Player of the Year.
In his second season, Green continued to impress, gaining 559 yards through the first seven games, including a 145-yard performance in a 13-6 victory over the Oakland Raiders.
Career Highlights
Pro Career
46 Career NFL Games
46 NFL Games with the Browns (2002–2005)
4-year NFL career
Career Transactions
- Drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the 1st round (16th overall) of the 2002 NFL Draft.
- Placed on injured reserve, ending his 2003 season early.
- Released by the Cleveland Browns in 2006.
Honors
- Runner-up for NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year (2002).
- Named Browns Player of the Year (2002).
- Recorded three 100-yard rushing games in his rookie season.
- Key figure in the Browns’ 2002 playoff berth, highlighted by the famous “Run William Run” play.
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