Curtis Green was drafted No. 46 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1981 NFL Draft out of Alabama State. 123 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 24 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #46
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 1981
- NFL games
- 123
- Years as starter
- 2
- Career AV
- 243rd at Alabama State
The pick
How Curtis Green came off the board in 1981.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- College
-
Alabama State
SWAC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
123 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 24 career approximate value
- Games played
- 123
- Seasons as a starter
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 243rd among Alabama State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 24100% of career value
- Final season
- 19898 years after the draft
Around pick 46
Who came off the board on either side of Curtis Green.
Fresno State
Texas
East Carolina · 1× Pro Bowl
Villanova · Hall of Fame · 2× All-Pro · 8× Pro Bowl
Alabama State in the 1981 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Curtis Green in the 1981 NFL Draft
Curtis Green is a Defensive end out of Alabama State selected No. 46 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1981 NFL Draft. 123 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 24 career approximate value Alabama State has produced 15 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 Curtis Green drafted?
Curtis Green was selected No. 46 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1981 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/curtis-green.
What college did Curtis Green play for?
Curtis Green played college football at Alabama State in the SWAC. See every Alabama State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/alabama-state-hornets.
How did Curtis Green's NFL career turn out?
123 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 24 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/curtis-green.