Eric Green was drafted No. 75 overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2005 NFL Draft out of Virginia Tech. 51 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 12 career approximate value
2005 NFL Draft · Rd 3, Pick 11 · #75 overall
Eric Green Virginia Tech Draft
Eric Green was drafted No. 75 overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2005 NFL Draft out of Virginia Tech. 51 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 12 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #75
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 2005
- NFL games
- 51
- Years as starter
- 2
- Career AV
- 1242nd at Virginia Tech
The pick
How Eric Green came off the board in 2005.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
Virginia Tech
ACC at the draft
- Measurables
- 5'11" · 198 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 48 prospect86.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
51 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 12 career approximate value
- Games played
- 51
- Seasons as a starter
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 1242nd among Virginia Tech picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 12100% of career value
- Final season
- 20083 years after the draft
Around pick 75
Who came off the board on either side of Eric Green.
Oklahoma State
Notre Dame · 1× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl
Washington State
Louisiana Tech
Virginia Tech in the 2005 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Virginia Tech
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Kam Chancellor
DB · SEA · 2010
Virginia Tech · 4× Pro Bowl
#8
DeAngelo Hall
DB · ATL · 2004
Virginia Tech · 3× Pro Bowl
#14
Kyle Fuller
DB · CHI · 2014
Virginia Tech · 1× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl
#35
Brandon Flowers
DB · KC · 2008
Virginia Tech · 1× Pro Bowl
#186
Chuck Clark
DB · BAL · 2017
Virginia Tech
#80
Divine Deablo
DB · LV · 2021
Virginia Tech
Other players named Eric Green
Different people who share this name in the draft archive.
Liberty · 2× Pro Bowl
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Eric Green in the 2005 NFL Draft
Eric Green is a Defensive back out of Virginia Tech selected No. 75 overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2005 NFL Draft. 51 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 12 career approximate value Virginia Tech has produced 129 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 Eric Green drafted?
Eric Green was selected No. 75 overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2005 NFL Draft (Rd 3, Pick 11). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2005/eric-green.
What college did Eric Green play for?
Eric Green played college football at Virginia Tech in the ACC. See every Virginia Tech draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/virginia-tech-hokies.
How did Eric Green's NFL career turn out?
51 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 12 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2005/eric-green.