Gemon Green (born October 20, 1999) is an American football cornerback for the Michigan Panthers in the United Football League (UFL). He played college football for the University of Michigan. He began his professional football career in the National Football League for the New York Giants as an undrafted free agent in 2023.

Early life

Green was born on October 20, 1999, in DeSoto, Texas as one of two sons to Valecia and George Green.[1][2] His twin brother named German[3] would go on to play college football with the University of Michigan Wolverines.

Green played high school football as a cornerback for the DeSoto Eagles, earning first-team all-district selection honors as a junior in 2016.[4][5] He graduated in 2017. Rated a three-star recruit, he received five offers before committing to the University of Michigan.[5]

College career

Green joined the field the following year after redshirting the 2018 season. While at Michigan, Green played cornerback and defensive back with the Wolverines.[1][6] In 2022, during Green's graduate season, it was reported on October 31, after the Michigan vs. Michigan State game, Green was assaulted in the stadium tunnel by Michigan State Spartans players. Green along with teammate Ja’Den McBurrows were injured. Having already removed his helmet on his way to the locker room, Green was assaulted with a hand to his face followed by a strike with a helmet from MSU player Khary Crump. The assault resulted in Green sustaining a cut near the side of his right eye and a concussion.[3] Green started 24 games while at Michigan, making 10 of 13 appearances during the 2022 season. He played 42 games and totalled 71 tackles, including 49 solo and 22 assisted. He also made 11 pass breakups and one interception.[7] While at Michigan, Green majored in general studies.[1] Green declared for the 2023 NFL draft.[8]

Professional career

New York Giants

Green signed with the Giants as an undrafted free agent in April 2023. He was assigned to the practice squad before he was released in August 2023.[8]

Green Bay Packers

On April 10, 2024, Green signed with the Green Bay Packers after being cleared post-shoulder surgery.[8]

Michigan Panthers

On September 10, 2024, Green signed with the Michigan Panthers of the United Football League.[9]

Personal life

Green has a twin brother named German who joined him in attending the University of Michigan to play college football. Their father George owns a trucking company in Texas. Green and his brother are described by their father as "daddy boys."[3]

References

  1. ^ a b c Michigan Wolverines Profile. Retrieved March 6, 2025.
  2. ^ NFL Recruiting Profile on ESPN.com. Retrieved March 16, 2025.
  3. ^ a b c Chengelis, Angelique S. The Detroit News. October 31, 2022. Father: Michigan's Gemon Green suffered concussion, facial cuts in tunnel incident. Retrieved March 6, 2025.
  4. ^ MaxPreps Recruitment Profile. Retrieved March 6, 2025.
  5. ^ a b Recruiting Profile on 247Sports.com. Retrieved March 6, 2025.
  6. ^ College Football Profile on Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved March 6, 2025.
  7. ^ White, Scotty. April 29, 2023. Former Michigan CB Gemon Green signs UDFA deal with New York Giants on Maizen Brew.com. Retrieved March 6, 2025.
  8. ^ a b c Huber, Bill. Sports Illustrated. April 10, 2024. Packers Sign All-Big Ten Cornerback. Retrieved March 6, 2025.
  9. ^ Larsen, James. September 10, 2024. Pro Football Newsroom. Michigan Panthers Sign DB Gemon Green For 2025. Retrieved March 6, 2025.
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