William Green was drafted No. 16 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 2002 NFL Draft out of Boston College. 46 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 14 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #16
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2002
- NFL games
- 46
- Years as starter
- 3
- Career AV
- 1450th at Boston College
The pick
How William Green came off the board in 2002.
- Position
- Running back RB
- College
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Boston College
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
46 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 14 career approximate value
- Games played
- 46
- Seasons as a starter
- 3
- Career approximate value
- 1450th among Boston College picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 14100% of career value
- Final season
- 20053 years after the draft
Around pick 16
Who came off the board on either side of William Green.
Miami · 1× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl
Tennessee · 2× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl
Michigan State
Boston College in the 2002 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other RB picks from Boston College
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
William Green in the 2002 NFL Draft
William Green is a Running back out of Boston College selected No. 16 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 2002 NFL Draft. 46 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 14 career approximate value Boston College 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 William Green drafted?
William Green was selected No. 16 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 2002 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2002/william-green.
What college did William Green play for?
William Green played college football at Boston College in the ACC. See every Boston College draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/boston-college-eagles.
How did William Green's NFL career turn out?
46 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 14 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2002/william-green.