Darrell Green

Darrell Ray Green (born February 15, 1960) is an American former professional football player who was a cornerback in the National Football League (NFL) for the Washington Redskins from 1983 to 2002. He is widely considered to be one of the greatest cornerbacks to have ever played in the NFL. Green was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2008.

For the soccer player and coach, see Daryl Green.

Darrell Green
Green in 2019
No. 28
Position:Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (1960-02-15) February 15, 1960
Houston, Texas, U.S.
Height:5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight:184 lb (83 kg)
Career information
High school:Jesse H. Jones (Houston, Texas)
College:Texas A&M–Kingsville (1978–1982)
NFL draft:1983 / Round: 1 / Pick: 28
Career history
Career highlights and awards
  • 2× Super Bowl champion (XXII, XXVI)
  • NFL Man of the Year (1996)
  • 4× First-team All-Pro (1986, 1987, 1990, 1991)
  • 7× Pro Bowl (1984, 1986, 1987, 1990, 1991, 1996, 1997)
  • PFWA All-Rookie Team (1983)
  • NFL 1990s All-Decade Team
  • NFL 100th Anniversary All-Time Team
  • 80 Greatest Redskins
  • Washington Commanders Ring of Fame
  • Bart Starr Award (1997)
NFL record
  • Most consecutive seasons with an interception: 19
Career NFL statistics
Tackles:1,159
Interceptions:54
Touchdowns:6
Player stats at NFL.com

The self-proclaimed "itty bitty guy," Green was nicknamed "the Ageless Wonder" by his peers and the general media for his ability to maintain a high level of play well into the twilight of his career.

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