written by: Chuck George & Juan Moore/Outlook News
all photos by: Juan Moore/Outlook News
JACKSONVILLE, FL-BJ Green II ain’t the type to wait for a handout. He’s the kind that shows up, stacks work on top of work, and lets the noise come from his game. No shortcut. No hype train. Just raw determination that started back in Cobb County, Georgia—where his path began at McEachern High before a senior-year switch to Prince Avenue Christian School in Bogart.
That move wasn’t just a change of scenery. It was a new chapter. A transition from being a grinder to a winner. That 2020 season? Green helped Prince Avenue Christian capture a state title. It was the type of exclamation point that set the tone for everything that came after: effort over ego, results over recognition.
He joined Arizona State as a preferred walk-on. Didn’t blink. Didn’t complain. Just went to work. And it didn’t take long for the world to notice.
SUN DEVIL RISE
From the jump, Green let it be known he belonged. In his very first college game, he pulled down a sack in a win over Southern Utah. And when Arizona State hit the 2021 Las Vegas Bowl stage, Green turned it up, delivering two sacks against Wisconsin. As a freshman, he stacked eight tackles, five for loss, and five sacks. His game was loud enough to silence the doubters—and earn a full scholarship.
The next year, he stayed consistent. Another 13 tackles, 2.5 sacks. Still grinding. Still leveling up.
Then came 2023, that was the breakout season. That was when Green put the league on notice. He finished with 39 tackles, 11.5 for loss, six sacks, and a forced fumble. That type of production doesn’t go unnoticed in the Pac-12. He earned second-team all-conference honors and let it be known—he wasn’t just playing football, he was shaping his NFL future.
COLORADO DETOUR
Once the 2023 season wrapped, Green hit the portal. At first, it looked like he was heading to Washington. But then came the pivot—Deion Sanders also known as Coach Prime. Add in Warren Sapp, another Pro Football Hall of Famer leading the Colorado’s defensive pass rush unit, and with Green made the move that made the most sense: go where the intensity matched his energy.
In Boulder, Green’s game went to another level. Under Coach Prime’s spotlight and Sapp’s tutelage, he became a centerpiece of the Buffaloes’ front line. In 2024, Green was a wrecking ball in the Big 12. He was named Big 12 Defensive Newcomer of the Year and earned First-Team All-Big 12 honors. His ability to shoot gaps, hold the edge, and collapse pockets became a weekly problem for opposing offenses.
His signature moment came against the University of Central Florida on September 28, 2024, when he exploded for 7 tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss, and a strip sack in a game-sealing performance. That afternoon wasn’t just dominance—it was Green announcing to every scout and coordinator watching that his game is NFL-ready.
ORLANDO TO THE COMBINE
After the season, Green took his talents to the Hula Bowl, now held in Orlando, Florida. It was one more stage, one more opportunity to prove his worth. He didn’t treat it like an exhibition—he treated it like a mission. He put pressure on quarterbacks, showed up in run support, and answered every question about his motor and versatility.
From there, it was off to the NFL Combine. Interviews, measurements, drills—he handled it all with quiet confidence and professionalism. But when the NFL Draft came, the call never came.
Green wasn’t rattled. That’s been the story his whole career.
He bet on himself again.
JACKSONVILLE BOUND
Green signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars as an undrafted free agent. That part of the journey felt familiar. From walk-on to scholarship. From backup to all-conference. Now from undrafted to undeniable.
Jacksonville’s defensive line room is anything but thin. Green stepped into a group anchored by seasoned vets like Josh Hines-Allen, the vocal leader and spiritual engine of the defense. Travon Walker, the former No. 1 pick, is growing into a dominant edge force. Dawuane Smoot brings proven juice and flexibility. And Arik Armstead, last year’s Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year, gives them leadership and toughness on the interior.
Green isn’t backing down from any of it.
He’s also part of a new wave of rookie linemen looking to disrupt and make names: Eli Mostaert, James Carpenter, Ethan Downs, and Kevin Rose are all trying to claim a spot. Every rep, every drill, every preseason series matters.
And in a twist of fate, Green is now reunited in Duval with two other dogs from Boulder—Heisman Trophy Winner Travis Hunter and Defensive Back Cam’Ron Silmon-Craig—who also made the jump from Coach Prime’s Colorado program to the Jaguars’ roster. They didn’t plan it, but fate brought the trio back together. And now, they’re building a new chemistry, a new chapter, under Florida sun and teal heat.
Making His Mark.
Green doesn’t do theatrics. He does trench work. Whether it’s special teams, third-down sub packages, or carving out a niche as a rotational edge disruptor, Green is proving that the path doesn’t need to be perfect to be powerful.
He studies the vets, absorbs the system, and shows up ready. He’s not loud, but his tape speaks volumes. His past proves it—when the odds stack high, Green levels up.
From Georgia to Tempe, from Boulder to Duval, He’s not here just to make the roster.
He’s here to make noise.