1. Virgil Leo Green was born on August 3,1988 and is an American college football coach and former professional tight end.
18 Facts About Virgil Green
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Virgil Green is the tight ends coach for the University of Nevada, Reno, a position he has held since 2023.
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Virgil Green played college football at Nevada and was selected by the Denver Broncos in the seventh round of the 2011 NFL draft.
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Virgil Green had 13 catches for 245 yards and four touchdowns in a single game.
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Virgil Green was named the Nevada Strength and Conditioning Athlete of the Year as a junior in the 2009 season in addition to being selected to the All-WAC second-team.
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Virgil Green was considered to be a top tight end prospect for the 2011 NFL draft.
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Virgil Green was chosen in the seventh round with the 204th overall pick in the 2011 NFL draft by the Denver Broncos.
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Virgil Green started three games and recorded three receptions for 24 yards on the 2011 season.
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In March 2012, Virgil Green was suspended for four games after failing a drug test.
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Virgil Green then began taking prescribed medication for ADHD before receiving approval from the NFL.
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Virgil Green remained in a limited role on the offense behind Joel Dreessen and Jacob Tamme.
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Virgil Green recorded two starts and five receptions for 63 yards.
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On February 7,2016, Virgil Green played on the Broncos team that won Super Bowl 50.
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On March 14,2018, Virgil Green signed a three-year, $8.6 million contract.
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In Week 7 of the 2020 season against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Virgil Green suffered an ankle injury while catching a 26-yard touchdown pass and was placed on injured reserve on October 29,2020.
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Virgil Green finished the 2020 season with three receptions for 50 yards and one touchdown in six games.
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Virgil Green was named the director of player personnel at his alma mater Nevada in 2022.
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Virgil Green was promoted to tight ends coach on August 28,2023.