Darrell Green: Pick #28 in the 1983 NFL Draft

Darrell Green is a former cornerback out of Texas A&M University-Kingsville, selected by the Washington Commanders with the 28th overall pick (round 1) in the 1983 NFL Draft. He played 295 regular-season games from 1983 to 2002. From 1999 on, he played for the Washington Redskins. He was named to 7 Pro Bowls and is a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Draft Details

Year

1983

Round

Round 1

Pick

28th overall

Team

Washington Commanders

Position

CB

College

Texas A&M University-Kingsville

Darrell Green Career Stats

Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
7× Pro Bowl selection, 1× first-team All-Pro.
Primary starter for 15 seasons.
Ranks 1st in the 1983 draft class in interceptions (54).

Career Totals

Games	Rush Yds	Sacks	Def INT
295	6	1	54

Defense

Season	Team	G	Solo	Ast	TFL	INT	PD	FF
1999	WAS	16	48	6	0	3	15	0
2000	WAS	11	20	1	0	3	8	2
2001	WAS	14	29	4	5	1	7	0
2002	WAS	15	21	2	2	0	3	0
Since 1999		56	118	13	7	7	33	2

G = games with at least one recorded statistic; the career games total in the summary above includes every game played.

Season-by-season detail is available from 1999 on; career totals above cover the full career.

Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026

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