Jonte Green Explained

Jonte Green
Number:19, 36
Position:Cornerback
Birth Date:July 19, 1989
Birth Place:Tampa, Florida, U.S.
High School:Lakewood
(St. Petersburg, Florida)
Height Ft:6
Height In:0
Weight Lbs:184
College:New Mexico State
Draftyear:2012
Draftround:6
Draftpick:196
Pastteams:
Statlabel1:Total tackles
Statvalue1:38
Statlabel2:Sacks
Statvalue2:1.0
Statlabel3:Pass deflections
Statvalue3:7
Statlabel4:Interceptions
Statvalue4:1
Pfr:GreeJo03

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.[1] 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.

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.[2] 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.[3]

Buffalo Bills

On January 15, 2015, Green signed a futures contract with the Buffalo Bills.[4] He was waived on April 27.[5]

Arizona Cardinals

The Arizona Cardinals signed Green on August 4, 2015.[6] He was waived on September 5 as part of the final roster cuts before the start of the 2015 season.[7]

Winnipeg Blue Bombers

Green signed with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League (CFL) on February 22, 2016.[8] 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.[9]

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.[10] He was released by the Redblacks on May 1, 2017 as they trimmed their roster down to 75 players.[11]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2012 NFL Draft Results: Jonte Green Selected By Detroit Lions. April 29, 2012.
  2. Web site: 2012 NFL Draft Listing . 2023-05-14 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  3. News: Detroit Lions cut Jonte Green because of his performance, struggles with scheme. MLive.com. en-US. January 19, 2017.
  4. Web site: Bills announce two as future signings. BuffaloBIlls.com. January 15, 2015. January 18, 2016. July 23, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150723221851/http://www.buffalobills.com/news/article-1/Bills-announce-two-as-future-signings/f5087c50-fa12-40c4-9f69-76ef2e13709e. dead.
  5. News: NBCSports.com. Bills waive Jonte Green. Josh. Alper . April 27, 2015. January 18, 2016.
  6. News: ABC15.com. Arizona Cardinals sign cornerback Jonte Green, release Damond Smith. Shane. Dale. August 4, 2015. January 18, 2016. February 1, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170201234148/http://www.abc15.com/sports/sports-blogs-local/arizona-cardinals-sign-cornerback-jonte-green-release-damond-smith. dead.
  7. Web site: ESPN.com. Arizona Cardinals cut 22, including QB Logan Thomas. September 5, 2015. Josh. Weinfuss. January 18, 2016.
  8. News: Monday's Sports Transactions. February 22, 2016. WTOP. en-US. January 19, 2017. February 2, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170202033837/http://wtop.com/sports/2016/02/mondays-sports-transactions-244/. dead.
  9. Web site: Bucknor among surprises in Bombers cuts. Winnipeg Sun. January 19, 2017.
  10. Web site: Transactions January 19, 2017. January 19, 2017. Ottawa REDBLACKS. January 19, 2017.
  11. Web site: Transactions May 1, 2017. May 1, 2017. Ottawa REDBLACKS. May 3, 2017.