Woodrow Green Jr. (born June 20, 1951) is an American former professional football player who was a running back for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL). Green was selected by the Chiefs in the first round of the 1974 NFL draft.[1] Playing college football for the Arizona State Sun Devils, he set many rushing records and was a first-team AP All-American. Green appeared on the front cover of the Sports Illustrated November 18, 1974 issue. His NFL career was shortened because of multiple knee injuries/surgeries.[2]

Woody Green
No. 27
PositionRunning back
Personal information
Born (1951-06-20) June 20, 1951 (age 74)
Warren, Oregon, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Listed weight205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High schoolJefferson (Portland, Oregon)
CollegeArizona State
NFL draft1974: 1st round, 16th overall pick
Career history
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics
Rushing attempts375
Rushing yards1,442
Receptions58
Receiving yards562
Total TDs11
Stats at Pro Football Reference

College statistics

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  • 1971: 208 for 1,209 and 9 TD
  • 1972: 209 for 1,363 and 15 TD, 9 catches for 115, consensus All-American
  • 1973: 184 for 1,182 and 9 TD, 22 catches for 328 and 5 TD, consensus All-American, finished eight in Heisman Trophy voting

References

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  1. Woody Green at Pro Football Reference
  2. ""The Rookies (Cover Story)." Sports Illustrated, November 18, 1974 (Volume 41, Issue 21) – Sports Illustrated Vault". Archived from the original on May 26, 2009. Retrieved February 13, 2009.