Gaston Green
Age: 58
Gaston Alfred Green III (born August 1, 1966) is a former professional American football player in the National Football League. He played professionally for the Los Angeles Rams, the Denver Broncos and the Los Angeles Raiders.
Biography
Green was born in Los Angeles, California. He played prep football at Gardena High School in Gardena, California, and played college football at the UCLA.
He was selected by the Los Angeles Rams in the 1st round (14th overall) of the 1988 NFL Draft. He was a 5'10", 189-lb. running back from UCLA. Green played in the NFL for six seasons, from 1988 until 1993. He was a Pro Bowl selection in 1991 as a Bronco, rushing for 1,037 yards.
Green returned to UCLA in 2011 to complete his college degree. Green's 3,731-yard career record at UCLA was surpassed on November 3, 2012 by tailback Johnathan Franklin.
Green and his family live outside of Atlanta, GA.
Statistics
Note: G = Games played; Att = Rushing attempts; Yds = Rushing yards; Avg = Average yards per carry; Long = Longest rush; Rush TD = Rushing touchdowns; Rec = Receptions; Yds = Receiving yards; Avg = Average yards per reception; Long = Longest reception; Rec TD = Receiving touchdowns
Year | Team | GP | Att | Yds | Avg | Long | Rush TD | Rec | Yds | Avg | Long | Rec TD |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1988 | Los Angeles Rams | 10 | 35 | 117 | 3.3 | 13 | 0 | 6 | 57 | 9.5 | 19 | 0 |
1989 | Los Angeles Rams | 6 | 26 | 73 | 2.8 | 9 | 0 | 1 | -5 | -5.0 | -5 | 0 |
1990 | Los Angeles Rams | 15 | 68 | 261 | 3.8 | 31 | 0 | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 16 | 1 |
1991 | Denver Broncos | 13 | 261 | 1,037 | 4.0 | 63 | 4 | 13 | 78 | 6.0 | 13 | 0 |
1992 | Denver Broncos | 14 | 161 | 648 | 4.0 | 67 | 2 | 10 | 79 | 7.9 | 33 | 0 |
1993 | Los Angeles Raiders | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Career Totals | 58 | 551 | 2,136 | 3.9 | 67 | 6 | 32 | 232 | 7.2 | 33 | 1 |
- Stats that are highlighted show career high