Juwan Green
{{Short description|American football player (born 1998)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=August 2021}}
{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Juwan Green
| current_team =
| number =
| position = Wide receiver
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1998|7|1}}
| birth_place = Martinsburg, West Virginia, U.S.
| height_ft = 6
| weight_lbs = 187
| high_school = Martinsburg
| college = Albany
| undraftedyear = 2020
| pastteams =
- Atlanta Falcons ({{NFL Year|2020}}–{{NFL Year|2021}})*
- Detroit Lions ({{NFL Year|2021}})*
- Tennessee Titans ({{NFL Year|2022}})*
- Seattle Sea Dragons ({{XFL Year|2023}})
- Kansas City Chiefs ({{NFL Year|2023}})*
- San Antonio Brahmas ({{UFL Year|2025}})*
| status =
| highlights =
| pfr = GreeJu02
}}
Juwan Green (born July 1, 1998) is an American professional football wide receiver. He played college football at Albany, and was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Atlanta Falcons. 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.{{Cite web |last=Carey |first=Greg |title=Martinsburg's Juwan Green hopes for pro career after excelling at Albany |url=https://wvmetronews.com/2019/12/13/martinsburgs-juwan-green-hopes-for-pro-football-career-after-excelling-at-albany/ |access-date=December 8, 2020 |website=WVMetroNews |date=December 13, 2019 |publisher=West Virginia MetroNews Network}}
He is the son of Dean Green, a former wide receiver at the University of Maryland.{{Cite web |last=Singelais |first=Mark |title=Juwan Green's change in sports leads to UAlbany football |url=https://www.timesunion.com/sports/article/Juwan-Green-s-change-in-sports-leads-to-UAlbany-13336821.php |access-date=December 8, 2020 |website=Times Union |date=October 25, 2018 |publisher=Hearst}}
Early life
Green was born in Martinsburg, West Virginia and attended Martinsburg High School. Originally a basketball player, he made the switch to football during his senior year, where he played as both a wide receiver and cornerback. 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. 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.{{Cite web |last=Singelais |first=Mark |title=UAlbany's Juwan Green gets ready for NFL draft |url=https://www.timesunion.com/sports/article/UAlbany-s-Juwan-Green-gets-ready-for-NFL-draft-15208674.php |access-date=December 9, 2020 |website=Times Union |date=April 17, 2020 |publisher=Hearst}}
Professional career
= Pre-draft =
Green was not invited to the NFL Scouting Combine, 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.{{Cite web |last=Clements |first=Ron |date=January 19, 2020 |title=Green enjoys experience, without a catch |url=https://www.timesunion.com/sports/article/Green-enjoys-experience-without-a-catch-14987352.php |access-date=December 10, 2020 |website=Times Union |language=en-US}} Preceding the 2020 NFL draft, Green was projected to be a late-round pick or priority free agent.{{Cite web |last=Ashley |first=Miller |title=Juwan Green prepares for NFL Draft this week |url=https://wnyt.com/sports/juwan-green-prepares-for-nfl-draft-this-week/5706727/ |access-date=December 8, 2020 |website=WNYT |publisher=Hubbard Broadcasting }}{{Dead link|date=September 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} 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. His practice squad contract with the team expired after the season on January 11, 2021.{{Cite news |date=January 11, 2021 |title=Atlanta allows five to become free agents |work=FantasyGuru.com |url=https://www.fantasyguru.com/falcons-atlanta-allows-five-to-become-free-agents/ |access-date=February 16, 2021 |archive-date=January 21, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210121071434/https://www.fantasyguru.com/falcons-atlanta-allows-five-to-become-free-agents/ |url-status=dead }} He re-signed with the Falcons with a one-year contract on May 6, 2021.{{Cite news |last=Deighton, John |date=May 6, 2021 |title=Falcons Sign WR Juwan Green |work=AtlantaFalcons.com |url=https://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/falcons-sign-wr-juwan-green |access-date=May 6, 2021}}
On August 31, 2021, Green was waived by the Falcons and re-signed to the practice squad the next day.{{cite web|title=Falcons announce 53-man roster|url=https://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/falcons-announce-53-man-roster|website=AtlantaFalcons.com|date=August 31, 2021}}{{cite web|title=Falcons sign 15 to practice squad|url=https://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/falcons-sign-15-to-practice-squad|website=AtlantaFalcons.com|date=September 1, 2021}} He was released on September 15.{{cite web|title=Falcons make roster moves on practice squad|url=https://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/falcons-make-roster-moves-on-practice-squad|website=AtlantaFalcons.com|date=September 15, 2021}} He was re-signed to the team's practice squad on September 20.{{cite web|title=Juwan Green: Back on Atlanta's practice squad|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/juwan-green-back-on-atlantas-practice-squad|website=cbssports.com|date=September 20, 2021 |accessdate=September 22, 2021}} He was released on November 5.
=Detroit Lions=
On December 28, 2021, Green was signed to the Detroit Lions practice squad.{{cite web|title=Lions sign LB Curtis Bolton, TE Jared Pinkney in flurry of roster moves|url=https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2021/12/28/detroit-lions-roster-moves-curtis-bolton-brock-wright-jared-pinkney-jashon-cornell-josh-woods-injuries/|work=Lions Wire|publisher=USA Today|date=December 28, 2021}} He was released on January 8, 2022.
=Tennessee Titans=
On June 1, 2022, Green signed with the Tennessee Titans.{{cite web|title=Titans Sign WR Juwan Green While Waiving TE Ryan Izzo|url=https://www.tennesseetitans.com/news/titans-sign-wr-juwan-green-while-waiving-te-ryan-izzo|author=Wyatt, Jim|website=TennesseeTitans.com|date=June 1, 2022}} Green was released by the Titans on July 28, 2022.{{cite web |title=Roster Moves: Titans Add WR Terry Godwin, Waive WR Juwan Green |url= https://www.tennesseetitans.com/news/roster-moves-titans-add-wr-terry-godwin-waive-wr-juwan-green |website=www.tennesseetitans.com |access-date=28 July 2022}}
= Seattle Sea Dragons =
On November 17, 2022, Green was drafted by the Seattle Sea Dragons of the XFL.{{Cite web |date=2022-11-18 |title=Rosters for all eight XFL teams: Full draft results and where Vic Beasley, Martavis Bryant landed |url=https://www.espn.com/xfl/story/_/id/35053464/xfl-draft-results-2023-full-rosters-eight-teams-vic-beasley-martavis-bryant-picks |access-date=2022-12-30 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}} He was released from his contract on August 21, 2023.{{cite web |title=XFL Transactions |url=https://www.xfl.com/xfl-transactions |website=XFL.com |access-date=December 25, 2023}}
= Kansas City Chiefs =
On August 21, 2023, Green signed with the Kansas City Chiefs.{{Cite news |title=Chiefs release WR Kekoa Crawford, sign WR Juwan Green - A to Z Sports |language=en |work=A to Z Sports |url=https://atozsports.com/kansas-city/chiefs-kekoa-crawford-waived-injury-juwan-green-xfl-signed/ |access-date=2023-08-22}} He was waived on August 29, 2023.{{cite web|title=Chiefs 2023 Roster Down to NFL-Mandated 53|url=https://www.chiefs.com/news/chiefs-2023-roster-down-to-nfl-mandated-53|website=Chiefs.com|date=August 29, 2023}}
= San Antonio Brahmas =
On February 8, 2025, Green signed with the San Antonio Brahmas of the United Football League (UFL).{{cite tweet |number=1888065848071356784 |user=JamesLarsenPFN |title=Breaking: The San Antonio Brahmas have signed WR Juwan Green. |date=February 7, 2025 |access-date=February 8, 2025}} He was released on March 10, 2025.{{Cite web |last=Larsen |first=James |date=2025-03-10 |title=Brahmas Sign Kawaan Baker & Jaylen Twyman, Make Cuts |url=https://pfnewsroom.com/news/brahmas-sign-kawaan-baker-jaylen-twyman-make-cuts/ |access-date=2025-03-12 |website=Pro Football Newsroom |language=en-US}}
Personal life
Green had a major in communications. He is the son of Dean Green and Toni Stevenson.{{Cite web |title=4 - Juwan Green |url=https://www.nmnathletics.com/ViewArticle.dbml?&ATCLID=211718839&DB_OEM_ID=15800 |access-date=December 8, 2020 |website=NM Athletics |publisher=University at Albany}} He has one sister, Ahry.
References
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External links
- [https://www.nmnathletics.com/ViewArticle.dbml?&ATCLID=211718839&DB_OEM_ID=15800 University at Albany biography]
- [https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4366710/juwan-green ESPN biography]
- [https://www.atlantafalcons.com/team/players-roster/juwan-green/ Atlanta Falcons biography]
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Category:Sportspeople from Martinsburg, West Virginia
Category:Players of American football from West Virginia
Category:American football wide receivers
Category:Lackawanna Falcons football players
Category:Albany Great Danes football players
Category:Atlanta Falcons players
Category:Detroit Lions players