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Darrell Green

Photo: Photographer’s Mate 2nd Class Greg Mitchell, USN—Public domain

Darrell Green

USAUSAMen
Birth dateFeb 15, 1960
BirthplaceHouston, United States
Height1.75 m
Weight83 kg

Darrell Ray Green (born February 15, 1960) is an American former professional football player who was a cornerback for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League (NFL) for 20 seasons.

Considered to be one of the greatest cornerbacks and fastest players in NFL history, he played college football for the Texas A&M–Kingsville Javelinas and was drafted by the Redskins with the last pick in the first round of the 1983 NFL draft.

Green played in 295 games with Washington, winning Super Bowls XXII and XXVI, before retiring in 2003. He was named the 1996 NFL Man of the Year, inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2008, and included on the NFL 100th Anniversary All-Time Team.

Key facts
100 m
10.08
#465 all-time
200 m
20.48
#991 all-time
1986 season best
6.15
Feb 1, 1986
1986 season best
Age
66 years old

As of Sep 12, 2026: 100 m 10.08 (#465 all-time), 200 m 20.48 (#991 all-time), 1986 season best 6.15 (Feb 1, 1986) · 66 years old

PB

Personal bests

10.08
#465 all-time
20.48
#991 all-time
45.9HT
5.76

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1986
55m
6.15-Feb 1, 1986--
1983
50Metres
5.76-Jan 15, 1983-Rosemont, IL (USA) (i)
1983
100m
10.08+0.1Apr 13, 1983
↑
San Angelo, TX (USA)
1983
200m
20.50+2.2Apr 30, 1983
↑
San Marcos, TX (USA)
1983
400m
45.9h-Mar 18, 1983-Houston, TX (USA)
1982
200m
20.48+0.3Jun 2, 1982
↑
Provo, UT (USA)
1981
100m
10.22-Apr 27, 1981
↑
Brownwood, TX (USA)
1981
200m
20.84-Apr 28, 1981
↑
Brownwood, TX (USA)

1986

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
55m
6.15-Feb 1Dallas, TX (i)

1983

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
100m
10.13+2.6Apr 30San Marcos, TX
200m
20.50+2.2Apr 30San Marcos, TX
100m
10.08+0.1Apr 13San Angelo, TX
100m
10.30-Apr 9Austin Texas R, Austin, TX
400m
45.9HT-Mar 18Houston, TX
50Metres
5.76-Jan 15Rosemont, IL (i)

1982

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
200m
20.48+0.3Jun 2Provo NCAA Championships, Provo, UT
200m
20.96-1.4May 28Sacramento, CA
200m
20.84-May 22Charleston, IL
200m
20.99-May 20Charleston, IL
200m
20.72-May 8Houston, TX
200m
20.69-Apr 25Huntsville, AL
200m
20.67-Apr 23Huntsville, AL

1981

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
100m
10.34+1.8Jun 5Baton Rouge NCAA Championships
100m
10.50-0.3Jun 4Baton Rouge NCAA Championships, Baton Rouge, LA
200m
20.94+0.0Jun 4Baton Rouge NCAA Championships, Baton Rouge, LA
100m
10.30-Apr 28Brownwood, TX
200m
20.84-Apr 28Brownwood, TX
100m
10.22-Apr 27Brownwood, TX

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Darrell Green's 100 m personal best?

Darrell Green's 100 m personal best is 10.08, set on Apr 13, 1983 in San Angelo, TX (USA), #465 on the all-time list.

Which events does Darrell Green compete in?

Darrell Green competes in the 100 m and 200 m.

How did Darrell Green perform in 1986?

1986 season best: 6.15, set on Feb 1, 1986.