He was selected by the Houston Texans in the sixth round of the 2002 NFL draft but was waived before the start of the 2002 season.

Green played in the NFL for five teams: the Baltimore Ravens, New Orleans Saints, Seattle Seahawks, New York Jets, and Green Bay Packers, while also being an offseason member of the Miami Dolphins, Minnesota Vikings, and Washington Redskins, and spent time on the Texans active roster in 2002.

In Super Bowl XLV against the Pittsburgh Steelers, which the Packers won 31–25, Green hit quarterback Ben Roethlisberger's arm, forcing an interception that was returned for a touchdown.

[2] Green accumulated 105 tackles and 10 sacks his senior year, garnering Class 3A all-state recognition.

[3] He transferred to play for the LSU Tigers from 2000 to 2001, where he majored in general studies and was a two-year letterman.

[2] Green was selected by the Houston Texans in the sixth round, with the 190th overall pick of the 2002 NFL draft.

[4] He officially signed with the team on June 20, 2002, but was waived on September 2, 2002, before the start of the regular season.

[1] Green was signed to the practice squad of the Texans on October 31, 2002, and was later promoted to the active roster on December 18, 2002.

[1] He was promoted to the active roster on December 6, 2003, and played in four games for the Saints during the 2003 season, recording one pass breakup.

[8][1] On September 15, 2010, following a season-ending injury to Kris Jenkins, the Jets re-signed Green to back up new starter Sione Pouha.

[1] He also played in three playoff games, all starts for the Packers in 2010, recording one assisted tackle.

[1] In Super Bowl XLV against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Green was able to hit quarterback Ben Roethlisberger's arm during a pass, forcing an interception that was returned for a touchdown.