Marcus Green (wide receiver)


Marcus Antonio Green is an American football wide receiver who is a free agent. He played college football at Louisiana-Monroe and was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in the sixth round of the 2019 NFL Draft.

College career

Green was redshirted his freshman year, and then led Louisiana-Monroe in receptions and yards his redshirt freshman year with 63 receptions for 698 yards. Green had his breakthrough year as a junior, leading the NCAA with a 32.4 yard average on kick returns, and also leading the NCAA with 4 kickoff returns for touchdowns. Green finished his Warhawk career tied for the all time school lead in receiving touchdowns with 23, #3 in career receptions with 202, and #2 in career receiving yards with 2698.

Professional career

Atlanta Falcons

Green was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in the sixth round of the 2019 NFL Draft. He was waived during final roster cuts on August 31, 2019.

Philadelphia Eagles

Green was signed to the Philadelphia Eagles' practice squad on September 1, 2019. He signed a reserve/future contract with the Eagles on January 6, 2020. He was waived on July 26, 2020.

Personal life

Green's mother, RheaKesha Vaughn, is a professional urban contemporary gospel recording artist and her music can be found on Spotify as RheaKesha Vaughn and the 23rd Psalms. She also holds the position of Minister of Music of District 10 - Tupelo District of the Church of God in Christ Northern Mississippi Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction.