Eric Green was drafted No. 21 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1990 NFL Draft out of Liberty. 120 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 32 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #21
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1990
- NFL games
- 120
- Years as starter
- 6
- Career AV
- 321st at Liberty
- Pro Bowls
- 2
The pick
How Eric Green came off the board in 1990.
- Position
- Tight end TE
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
120 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 32 career approximate value
- Games played
- 120
- Seasons as a starter
- 6
- Career approximate value
- 321st among Liberty picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 2269% of career value
- Final season
- 19999 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 2× Pro Bowl
Around pick 21
Who came off the board on either side of Eric Green.
Minnesota
Washington State
Georgia
Washington
Liberty in the 1990 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other players named Eric Green
Different people who share this name in the draft archive.
Virginia Tech
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Eric Green in the 1990 NFL Draft
Eric Green is a Tight end out of Liberty selected No. 21 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1990 NFL Draft. 120 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 32 career approximate value Liberty has produced 10 NFL draft picks since 1985.
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 Eric Green drafted?
Eric Green was selected No. 21 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1990 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1990/eric-green.
What college did Eric Green play for?
Eric Green played college football at Liberty in the Conference USA. See every Liberty draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/liberty-flames.
How did Eric Green's NFL career turn out?
120 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 32 career approximate value Accolades: 2× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1990/eric-green.