E. G. Green
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Ernest G. Green III is a former wide receiver
for the Florida State Seminoles
and Indianapolis Colts
. He was born on June 28, 1975 in Fort Walton Beach, Florida
.
. Along with quarterback and friend Danny Wuerffel
, he led the Vikings to an undefeated season and a #2 national ranking by USA Today en route to the Florida AAAA state football championship in 1991.
at Florida State University
. He redshirted during the 1993 National Championship year for the Seminoles. As a redshirt freshman in 1994, E.G. played in 11 games, catching 18 passes for 192 yards and one touchdown. During his sophomore year in 1995, E.G. emerged onto the national scene, catching 60 passes for 1007 yards and 10 touchdowns in 11 games. 1996 saw the emergence of a more run-oriented offense behind halfback Warrick Dunn
, but E.G. pulled in 34 passes for 662 yards and 7 touchdowns in a year that saw the Seminoles play for the national title. In his senior year, E.G. cemented his place as one of college football's finest receivers with his second 1000 yard season. He ended 1997 with 54 catches for 1059 yards and 11 touchdowns, and was named a 2nd Team All-American by both the Associated Press and the Football News.
He left Florida State as the Seminoles' all-time leader in receiving touchdowns, with 29 in his career. And with 182 total points, he still stands at 13th on the all-time scoring list at FSU.
During his 5 years as a player from 1993–97, Florida State amassed a 56-6-1 record.
, and was the 71st overall pick. He played in 12 games in 1998 and had 15 receptions for 177 yards (an 11.8 yards per reception average). He scored one touchdown. In 1999, he played in 11 games and had 21 receptions for 287 yards. He averaged 13.7 yards per reception but did not score any touchdowns that year. In 2000, his final year, he only played in 5 games and had 18 receptions for 201 yards. This makes an average of 11.2 yards per reception and he scored one touchdown.
Wide receiver
A wide receiver is an offensive position in American and Canadian football, and is the key player in most of the passing plays. Only players in the backfield or the ends on the line are eligible to catch a forward pass. The two players who begin play at the ends of the offensive line are eligible...
for the Florida State Seminoles
Florida State Seminoles
The Florida State Seminoles are the men's and women's sports teams of Florida State University in Tallahassee, Florida. Florida State participates in the NCAA's Division I . FSU joined the Atlantic Coast Conference in 1991, and competes in the Atlantic Division in any sports split into a...
and Indianapolis Colts
Indianapolis Colts
The Indianapolis Colts are a professional American football team based in Indianapolis. They are currently members of the South Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League ....
. He was born on June 28, 1975 in Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Florida
Florida is a state in the southeastern United States, located on the nation's Atlantic and Gulf coasts. It is bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, to the north by Alabama and Georgia and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean. With a population of 18,801,310 as measured by the 2010 census, it...
.
High school
E.G. attended Fort Walton Beach High SchoolFort Walton Beach High School
Fort Walton Beach High School is a secondary school located in the center of Fort Walton Beach, Florida. Mrs. Charlene Couvillion is the current principal.since 2022...
. Along with quarterback and friend Danny Wuerffel
Danny Wuerffel
Daniel Carl "Danny" Wuerffel is a former American college and professional football player who won the 1996 Heisman Trophy and the 1996 national football championship while playing college football for the University of Florida. After graduating from Florida, he played for four National Football...
, he led the Vikings to an undefeated season and a #2 national ranking by USA Today en route to the Florida AAAA state football championship in 1991.
College
E.G. went on to play for legendary coach Bobby BowdenBobby Bowden
Robert Cleckler "Bobby" Bowden is a retired college football coach. He coached the Florida State Seminoles football team from the 1976 to 2009 seasons...
at Florida State University
Florida State University
The Florida State University is a space-grant and sea-grant public university located in Tallahassee, Florida, United States. It is a comprehensive doctoral research university with medical programs and significant research activity as determined by the Carnegie Foundation...
. He redshirted during the 1993 National Championship year for the Seminoles. As a redshirt freshman in 1994, E.G. played in 11 games, catching 18 passes for 192 yards and one touchdown. During his sophomore year in 1995, E.G. emerged onto the national scene, catching 60 passes for 1007 yards and 10 touchdowns in 11 games. 1996 saw the emergence of a more run-oriented offense behind halfback Warrick Dunn
Warrick Dunn
Warrick De'Mon Dunn is a former American football running back, and current minority owner of the Atlanta Falcons. He was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 12th overall in the 1997 NFL Draft, after playing college football at Florida State...
, but E.G. pulled in 34 passes for 662 yards and 7 touchdowns in a year that saw the Seminoles play for the national title. In his senior year, E.G. cemented his place as one of college football's finest receivers with his second 1000 yard season. He ended 1997 with 54 catches for 1059 yards and 11 touchdowns, and was named a 2nd Team All-American by both the Associated Press and the Football News.
He left Florida State as the Seminoles' all-time leader in receiving touchdowns, with 29 in his career. And with 182 total points, he still stands at 13th on the all-time scoring list at FSU.
During his 5 years as a player from 1993–97, Florida State amassed a 56-6-1 record.
Professional
He was drafted by the Colts in the third round of the 1998 NFL Draft1998 NFL Draft
The 1998 NFL Draft was the procedure by which National Football League teams selected amateur college football players. It is officially known as the NFL Annual Player Selection Meeting. The draft was held April 18-19, 1998...
, and was the 71st overall pick. He played in 12 games in 1998 and had 15 receptions for 177 yards (an 11.8 yards per reception average). He scored one touchdown. In 1999, he played in 11 games and had 21 receptions for 287 yards. He averaged 13.7 yards per reception but did not score any touchdowns that year. In 2000, his final year, he only played in 5 games and had 18 receptions for 201 yards. This makes an average of 11.2 yards per reception and he scored one touchdown.