Jacob Green was drafted No. 10 overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 1980 NFL Draft out of Texas A&M. 180 regular-season games · 12 seasons as a starter · 80 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #10
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1980
- NFL games
- 180
- Years as starter
- 12
- Career AV
- 806th at Texas A&M
- Pro Bowls
- 2
The pick
How Jacob Green came off the board in 1980.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- College
-
Texas A&M
SEC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
180 regular-season games · 12 seasons as a starter · 80 career approximate value
- Games played
- 180
- Seasons as a starter
- 12
- Career approximate value
- 806th among Texas A&M picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 80100% of career value
- Final season
- 199212 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 2× Pro Bowl
Around pick 10
Who came off the board on either side of Jacob Green.
Colorado College · 2× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl
Washington
USC
Texas A&M in the 1980 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DE picks from Texas A&M
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Jacob Green in the 1980 NFL Draft
Jacob Green is a Defensive end out of Texas A&M selected No. 10 overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 1980 NFL Draft. 180 regular-season games · 12 seasons as a starter · 80 career approximate value Texas A&M has produced 193 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Jacob Green drafted?
Jacob Green was selected No. 10 overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 1980 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1980/jacob-green.
What college did Jacob Green play for?
Jacob Green played college football at Texas A&M in the SEC. See every Texas A&M draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/texas-a-m-aggies.
How did Jacob Green's NFL career turn out?
180 regular-season games · 12 seasons as a starter · 80 career approximate value Accolades: 2× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1980/jacob-green.