Juwan Green

Juwan Green (born July 1, 1998) is an American football wide receiver who is a free agent. He played college football for the University at Albany, and was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Falcons on April 25, 2020.[1] As a senior at the University at Albany, he broke team records for receptions, receiving yards, and touchdown receptions, as well as helped guide the team to their first playoff win.[2]

Juwan Green
Free agent
Position:Wide receiver
Personal information
Born: (1998-07-01) July 1, 1998
Martinsburg, West Virginia
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:187 lb (85 kg)
Career information
High school:Martinsburg High School
(Martinsburg, West Virginia)
College:Albany
Undrafted:2020
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Player stats at NFL.com

He is the son of Dean Green, a former wide receiver at the University of Maryland.[3]

Early life

Green was born in Martinsburg, West Virginia and attended Martinsburg High School.[2] Originally a basketball player, he made the switch to football during his senior year,[3] where he played as both a wide receiver and cornerback.[4] In addition to basketball, Green also participated in track and field. Green said he made the switch to football because he would be more likely to play the sport professionally.

College career

Green played college football at Lackawanna College during his freshman and sophomore years before transferring to the University at Albany, where he graduated. During his time at Lackawanna, Green scored 11 touchdowns and also served as the team's kick returner. In his sophomore year, he caught 38 passes for 743 yards. He was also named team MVP.[2] During his junior season, Green made 23 receptions for 429 yards and recorded four touchdowns. During his senior year at the University at Albany, he recorded 1,386 receiving yards and 17 touchdowns, both Colonial Athletic Association records.[5]

Professional career

Pre-draft

Green was not invited to the NFL Scouting Combine,[5] but he did play in the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl. Although he was a starting wide receiver, he did not have any receptions during the game.[6] Preceding the 2020 NFL Draft, Green was projected to be a late-round pick or priority free agent.[7] He had been in contact with 15 NFL teams, but did not sign with any.

Atlanta Falcons

Green was signed by the Atlanta Falcons as an undrafted free agent following the 2020 draft. He was waived before the season and signed to the practice squad, where he spent his entire rookie season.

Personal life

Green has a major in communications. He is the son of Dean Green[3] and Toni Stevenson.[4] He has one sister, Ahry.

References
  1. Kozlowski, Rick. "Green looks forward to chance with Falcons". The Publisher. Journal News. Retrieved December 8, 2020.
  2. Carey, Greg. "Martinsburg's Juwan Green hopes for pro career after excelling at Albany". WVMetroNews. West Virginia MetroNews Network. Retrieved December 8, 2020.
  3. Singelais, Mark. "Juwan Green's change in sports leads to UAlbany football". Times Union. Hearst. Retrieved December 8, 2020.
  4. "4 - Juwan Green". NM Athletics. University at Albany. Retrieved December 8, 2020.
  5. Singelais, Mark. "UAlbany's Juwan Green gets ready for NFL draft". Times Union. Hearst. Retrieved December 9, 2020.
  6. Clements, Ron (January 19, 2020). "Green enjoys experience, without a catch". Times Union. Retrieved December 10, 2020.
  7. Ashley, Miller. "Juwan Green prepares for NFL Draft this week". WNYT. Hubbard Broadcasting. Retrieved December 8, 2020.
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