Green was born April 2, 1966, in Athens, Georgia, to politically active parents Willie and Corene.
[6] Ole Miss statistics[5] Green nearly went undrafted in 1990, finally being selected by the Detroit Lions in the eighth round (194th overall).
[8] Despite consistent play in the three seasons from 1991 to 1993, he was always overshadowed by all-star running back Barry Sanders and other receivers.
Green finished his career in grand style, winning two Super Bowls with the Denver Broncos in 1997 and 1998.
[4] His unusual civic involvement earned him the nickname "The Mayor of Shelby" during his time with the Carolina Panthers.
[3] In 2011, he returned to college at Gardner–Webb University, finishing the last 30 credit hours of a degree he began at Ole Miss.
[2] His son, Javarius, followed in his footsteps in football, and is a wide receiver for the University of North Carolina Tar Heels[13]