Bubba Green was drafted No. 149 overall by the Baltimore Colts in the 1981 NFL Draft out of NC State. 15 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 2 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #149
- Round
- 6
- Draft class
- 1981
- NFL games
- 15
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 279th at NC State
The pick
How Bubba Green came off the board in 1981.
- Position
- Defensive tackle DT
- College
-
NC State
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
15 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 2 career approximate value
- Games played
- 15
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 279th among NC State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 2100% of career value
- Final season
- 19810 years after the draft
Around pick 149
Who came off the board on either side of Bubba Green.
Penn State
San Diego State
Colorado State
NC State in the 1981 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DT picks from NC State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Bubba Green in the 1981 NFL Draft
Bubba Green is a Defensive tackle out of NC State selected No. 149 overall by the Baltimore Colts in the 1981 NFL Draft. 15 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 2 career approximate value NC State has produced 117 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 Bubba Green drafted?
Bubba Green was selected No. 149 overall by the Baltimore Colts in the 1981 NFL Draft (Rd 6). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/bubba-green.
What college did Bubba Green play for?
Bubba Green played college football at NC State in the ACC. See every NC State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/nc-state-wolfpack.
How did Bubba Green's NFL career turn out?
15 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 2 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/bubba-green.