Michael Green (born July 28, 2003) is an American professional football outside linebacker for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Virginia Cavaliers and Marshall Thundering Herd, being named the 2024 Sun Belt Player of the Year with the latter after leading all FBS players with 17 sacks. He was selected by the Ravens in the second round of the 2025 NFL draft.
Early life Green was born on July 28, 2003, in Newport News, Virginia. He attended Lafayette High School in Williamsburg, Virginia. He played linebacker and tight end in high school. He committed to the University of Virginia to play college football.
College career As a true freshman at Virginia in 2021, Green played in six games and had four tackles and one sack. After not playing in any games in 2022, he entered the transfer portal and transferred to Marshall University.Herd DL Michael Green facing ODU linebacker, brother EJ
In his first year at Marshall in 2023, he had 43 tackles and 4.5 sacks.Marshall football: On and off the field, Green has taken a step forward in young careerOnce the 'light' came on, Michael Green was big for Herd Green returned to Marshall as a starter in 2024 where he led the nation with 17 sacks. This set a Sunbelt single season record and also tied Cecil Fletcher for the Marshall single season record. He helped the Herd to their first ever Sun Belt Conference Championship. Following the championship game he declared for the 2025 NFL draft.Mike Green mirrors mannerisms of former D-line standouts
Professional career
Green was selected by the Baltimore Ravens with the 59th overall pick in the second round of the 2025 NFL draft.
On April 21, 2026, Green changed his jersey number from No. 45 to No. 15 in the 2026 NFL season, ahead of the Ravens’ voluntary veteran minicamp.
Career statistics
NFL Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles GP GS Cmb Solo Ast Sck TFL Int Yds Avg Lng TD PD FF Fmb FR Yds TD 2025 BAL 17 2 41 17 24 3.5 7 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2026 BAL 1 1 2 2 2 1.0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Career 19 4 43 19 26 4.5 7 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0
College Legend Sun Belt Player of the Year Bold Career high
YearTeamGPTacklesFumblesInterceptions Solo Ast Comb TFL Sck FF FR Yds TD Int Yds TD PD 2021 Virginia 6 2 2 4 1 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2022 Virginia Suspended 2023 Marshall 13 22 21 43 9 4.5 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2024 Marshall 13 38 46 84 23 17.0 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 2Career 32 62 69 131 33 22.5 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 2
Legal issues Green has twice been accused of sexual assault, once when he was in high school and a second time while he was at the University of Virginia. Green was suspended by Virginia in 2022 before entering the transfer portal, however has denied that his decision to transfer was due to the allegations against him.
References
External links Baltimore Ravens bio Marshall Thundering Herd bio Virginia Cavaliers bio