Darrell Green
Inducted:
2008
Darrell Green was the model of speed, consistency, and longevity in the NFL. Playing all 20 of his seasons with the Washington Redskins, Green was a shutdown cornerback who matched up against the league’s best receivers well into his 40s. Known as one of the fastest players in NFL history, he won multiple “NFL’s Fastest Man” competitions and often used that speed to make game-saving plays. Green played in more games than any other defensive back in league history at the time of his retirement.
A two-time Super Bowl champion and seven-time Pro Bowler, he combined elite athleticism with unmatched discipline and football IQ. Off the field, Green was widely respected for his leadership and community work. He entered the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2008, a rare combination of greatness, loyalty, and longevity that made him one of the most beloved figures in NFL history.
Green's Awards and Honors
- 2× Super Bowl champion (XXII, XXVI)
- 3× First-team All-Pro (1986, 1987, 1991)
- Second-team All-Pro (1990)
- 7× Pro Bowl (1984, 1986, 1987, 1990, 1991, 1996, 1997)
- PFWA All-Rookie Team (1983)
NFL Records
- NFL Man of the Year (1996)
- NFL 1990s All-Decade Team
- NFL 100th Anniversary All-Time Team
- Most consecutive seasons with an interception: 19
NFL Teams
Washington Redskins (1983–2002)
NFL draft:
1983: 1st round, 28th pick
Washington Redskins
Number Worn:
28
NFL Stats
Seasons:
1983–2002
Games Played:
295
Interceptions:
54
Interception Return Yards:
621
Touchdowns:
6
Fumble Recoveries:
10
Total Tackles (approx.):
1,159