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Gaston Green

Gaston Alfred Green III[1] (born August 1, 1966) is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL) for the Los Angeles Rams, Denver Broncos and Los Angeles Raiders. He played college football for the UCLA Bruins, twice earning All-American honors.

Biography

Green was born in Los Angeles, California and played prep football at Gardena High School in Los Angeles[2] and college football at the University of California, Los Angeles.

He was selected by the Los Angeles Rams in the first round (14th overall) of the 1988 NFL draft.[3][4] Green played at the running back position in the NFL for five seasons from 1988 through 1992.[5] He was a Pro Bowl selection in 1991 with the Denver Broncos, rushing for 1,037 yards. Green also played a season in Europe for the London Monarchs.

Green returned to UCLA in 2011 to complete his college degree.[6] His 3,731-yard career record at UCLA was surpassed on November 3, 2012 by tailback Johnathan Franklin.

Green and his family live outside of Atlanta.

NFL career statistics

References

  1. ^ [1], ESPN.com, Pat Forde
  2. ^ "Gaston Green". databaseFootball.com. Archived from the original on October 7, 2012. Retrieved December 3, 2012.
  3. ^ "1988 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved September 23, 2023.
  4. ^ "Gaston Green". Pro-Football-Reference.Com. Retrieved December 3, 2012.
  5. ^ "Gaston Green". NFL Enterprises LLC. Retrieved December 3, 2012.
  6. ^ "An Interview With Gaston Green". UCLA Bruins.com. Archived from the original on February 5, 2013. Retrieved December 3, 2012.

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