Marcus Green (defensive tackle)

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Marcus Green
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Position: Defensive tackle
Personal information
Born: (1983-09-27) September 27, 1983 (age 40)
Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:305 lb (138 kg)
Career information
College: Ohio State
Undrafted: 2006
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards

Marcus Green (born September 27, 1983) is a former American football defensive tackle who is a practice squad player for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL). He was originally signed by the New York Giants as an undrafted free agent in 2006. He played college football at Ohio State.

Personal

Green's younger brother, Justin, is a cornerback for the Dallas Cowboys that played collegiately for Illinois.

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