Earnest Greene Explained

Earnest Greene III
School:Georgia Bulldogs
Currentnumber:71
Currentposition:Offensive tackle
Class: Sophomore
Major:Consumer Economics
Pastschools:
Highschool:St. John Bosco (Bellflower, California)
Birth Date:31 October 2003
Birth Place:Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:4
Weight Lb:320
Highlights:
  • First-team All-SEC Freshman (2023)
Espn:4685360

Earnest Allen Greene III (born October 31, 2003) is an American football offensive tackle for the Georgia Bulldogs.

Early life and high school

Greene attended high school at St. John Bosco. During Greene's high school career, he was a four-year starter.[1] Greene was also a participant in the High School All-American bowl.[2] Coming out of high school, Greene was rated as a four-star recruit, the number 40 prospect, and the number two interior offensive lineman.[3] Greene also held offers from schools such as Alabama, Georgia, Texas, and Ohio State.[4] Greene ultimately decided to commit to play college football for the Georgia Bulldogs.[5] [6]

College career

In Greene's freshman season in 2022, he did not play due to lingering injuries and back surgery.[7] During the 2023 season, Greene earned the Bulldogs starting spot at left tackle where he played in and started all 14 games.[8] For his performance in the 2023 season, Greene was named Freshman All-SEC.[9]

Personal life

Greene is the son of former NFL and Super Bowl-winning offensive lineman Earnest Greene Jr.[10] [11]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Davis . John . St. John Bosco lineman Earnest Greene III signs with Georgia football . Long Beach Press-Telegram . 13 January 2022 . 16 February 2024.
  2. News: Highly ranked California offensive lineman announces for Georgia at A-A Bowl . The Atlanta Journal-Constitution . 17 February 2024 . Sports . A. J. C. .
  3. Web site: Means . Stephen . What Earnest Greene's commitment to Georgia means for Ohio State football: Buckeyes Recruiting . Cleveland.com . 8 January 2022 . 16 February 2024.
  4. Web site: Georgia edges Alabama for 4-star OL Earnest Greene . The Athletic . 8 January 2022 . 16 February 2024.
  5. Williams . Jonathan . BREAKING: Earnest Greene Commits to Georgia . Sports Illustrated . 8 January 2022 . 17 February 2024.
  6. Reno . Harrison . Austin . Brooks . What Does Earnest Greene Jr Bring to Georgia? . Sports Illustrated . 8 January 2022 . 17 February 2024.
  7. Web site: Thombs . Palmer . Earnest Greene reflects on year one as starter, areas he can still grow . On3.com . 24 December 2023 . 16 February 2024.
  8. Web site: Dasher . Anthony . Earnest Greene III is a star in the making . Rivals.com . 7 February 2024 . 17 February 2024.
  9. Web site: Thombs . Palmer . Georgia pair placed on Freshman All-SEC squad . On3.com . 7 December 2023 . 17 February 2024.
  10. Web site: Sondheimer . Eric . St. John Bosco's Earnest Greene III is content paving the way . Las Angeles Times . 29 September 2021 . 16 February 2024.
  11. Web site: Morales . Antonio . 'Rare' California OL prospect Earnest Greene III could be the next Wyatt Davis . The Athletic . 30 July 2020 . 17 February 2024.

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