Green, 6-0, 220 pounds, played in five games with the Detroit Lions as a rookie in 2017 and totaled 42 carries for 165 yards and two touchdowns. He also caught two passes for 14 yards. Collegiately, Green played in 46 games at the University of Cincinnati and finished with 445 carries for 2,072 yards and 19 touchdowns. He also collected 47 receptions for 295 yards and returned nine kickoffs for 193 yards.