This week Green claimed to The Athletic “The National Football League said I was (one of the) greatest 100 (players of all time.
” “I was declared a Hall of Famer by the writers (selection committee) and the Pro Football Hall of Fame. However, my family is expressing this. my housemates. The people I work with and was a part of say, “We want to give you the best honor possible.”
Out of Division II Texas A&I (now Texas A&M–Kingsville), Green was selected with the 28th and final pick in the first round of the 1983 NFL Draft. From being a small-school mystery, Green went on to set an NFL record for the most games played by a defender (295), record a Washington-best 54 interceptions, and establish himself as possibly the greatest player in franchise history.
Darrell Green dedicated his entire life to this group and its supporters for two decades. Managing partner Josh Harris stated of the Walter Payton Man of the Year winner, “Even after retiring from the burgundy and gold, he remained committed to giving back to this community, which to this day holds him in the highest regard.” “No. 28 will never again be worn by a member of our team. I’m grateful.
Earlier this month, Jewell, Green’s wife of almost forty years, and the organization, headed by alumni director Tim Hightower, pulled a quick one on the seven-time Pro Bowl pick and the fastest player of his generation.
In advance of Thursday’s annual NFL Draft, which starts, Green, 64, was invited to the team’s offices in Northern Virginia, presumably to record promotions for the organization. Green was asked if he could add a little bit extra after being assured that his lines were read and that the job was done successfully. Instead of voicing his opinions about the draft, he said anything different.
He added, “I read about Darrell Green receiving this honor, actually.” “It was an emotionally charged, jaw-dropping moment.”
More emotions followed when his family, including his 10 grandchildren, entered the room. Former teammate and current Washington executive Doug Williams, Harris, limited partners Mitch Rales and Magic Johnson, an athletic contemporary of Green’s and team president Jason Wright, were also there to see the 2008 Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee overwhelmed.
