Jonte Green was drafted No. 196 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2012 NFL Draft out of New Mexico State. 24 regular-season games · 4 career approximate value
2012 NFL Draft · Rd 6, Pick 26 · #196 overall
Jonte Green New Mexico State Draft
Jonte Green was drafted No. 196 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2012 NFL Draft out of New Mexico State. 24 regular-season games · 4 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #196
- Round
- 6
- Draft class
- 2012
- NFL games
- 24
- Career AV
- 45th at New Mexico State
The pick
How Jonte Green came off the board in 2012.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- Measurables
- 5'11" · 182 lbs
- Hometown
- St Petersburg, FL
- Pre-draft board
- 30.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
24 regular-season games · 4 career approximate value
- Games played
- 24
- Career approximate value
- 45th among New Mexico State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 4100% of career value
- Final season
- 20131 years after the draft
Around pick 196
Who came off the board on either side of Jonte Green.
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Ohio State
Miami
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About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Jonte Green in the 2012 NFL Draft
Jonte Green is a Defensive back out of New Mexico State selected No. 196 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2012 NFL Draft. 24 regular-season games · 4 career approximate value New Mexico State has produced 20 NFL draft picks since 1982.
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 Jonte Green drafted?
Jonte Green was selected No. 196 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2012 NFL Draft (Rd 6, Pick 26). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2012/jonte-green.
What college did Jonte Green play for?
Jonte Green played college football at New Mexico State in the Western Athletic. See every New Mexico State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/new-mexico-state-aggies.
How did Jonte Green's NFL career turn out?
24 regular-season games · 4 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2012/jonte-green.