Jonte Green facts for kids
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Green with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in 2016
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| Position: | Cornerback | ||||||||
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| Born: | July 19, 1989 Tampa, Florida, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 184 lb (83 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school: | Lakewood (St. Petersburg, Florida) |
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| College: | New Mexico State | ||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 2012 / Round: 6 / Pick: 196 | ||||||||
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Jonte Green (born July 19, 1989) is a former American football cornerback. He was selected in the sixth round, 196th overall, by the Detroit Lions in the 2012 NFL draft. He played college football at New Mexico State. He was also a member of the Buffalo Bills, Arizona Cardinals, Winnipeg Blue Bombers, Duke City Gladiators and Ottawa Redblacks.
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Professional career
Detroit Lions
Green was selected by the Detroit Lions of the NFL in the sixth round of the 2012 NFL draft, 196th overall. Green made an appearance in 24 games over his first two seasons in the NFL, accumulating 38 tackles, 7 pass defenses, 1 quarterback sack and 1 interception. He was released on August 26, 2014, two weeks prior to the start of the 2014 NFL season.
Buffalo Bills
On January 15, 2015, Green signed a futures contract with the Buffalo Bills. He was waived on April 27.
Arizona Cardinals
The Arizona Cardinals signed Green on August 4, 2015. He was waived on September 5 as part of the final roster cuts before the start of the 2015 season.
Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Green signed with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League (CFL) on February 22, 2016. He took part in training camp and preseason, but was released by the Bombers on June 18, 2016 prior to the start of the 2016 season.
Duke City Gladiators
On December 17, 2016, Green signed with the Duke City Gladiators of Champions Indoor Football.
Ottawa Redblacks
Green signed with the Ottawa Redblacks of the CFL on January 19, 2017. He was released by the Redblacks on May 1, 2017 as they trimmed their roster down to 75 players.
