Mike Green, Marshall: 2025 NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report

Green was a three-star recruit from Lafayette High School in Williamsburg, Va. in the class of 2021

Marshall faces Ohio State this weekend. It’s the ultimate test for Mike Green, who projects as a potential top 100 selection in the 2025 NFL Draft. Green is an explosive athlete with a strong foundation to continue developing his pass rush plan.

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Mike Green, Edge Marshall: 2025 NFL Draft Profile

Classification: Fourth-year redshirt sophomore defensive end from Williamsburg, Va.

Background: Green was a three-star recruit from Lafayette High School in Williamsburg, Va. in the class of 2021. He was the No. 701 recruit according to 247Sports and No. 410 for On3.com. Green was an unranked three-star recruit for Rivals and an unranked three-star recruit for ESPN with a 79 grade out of 100. He transferred from Virginia to Marshall for the 2023 season. Green played linebacker and tight end in high school. In 2019, he totaled 70 tackles, including nine sacks and eight other tackles for loss. Green also wrestled for Lafayette. As a junior, he finished third in the state wrestling tournament at the 220 lb. level. Green was the state runner-up at 185 lbs. during his sophomore season.

Injuries & Off-Field: Departed Virginia’s program during the 2022 season with limited explanation, didn’t see action vs. Georgia State (2023)

Awards: N/A

Pros: Special teams experience on the kick return, kick coverage, punt return, and field goal block units, Freak’s List inclusion, burst off the line, upper body power and violence flashed vs. G5 teams, rag dolled a few OTs from smaller programs, suddenness and twitch when executing rush moves, pulls blockers forward and off balance, accurate two-handed swipe, swipe-rip, swim move, club-swim, inside spin move, speed rush dusted Appalachian State left tackle (2023), lowers pad level and uses bend to flatten rush arc, speed to power drives tackle back into QB’s lap, long lateral stride to counter into the B-gap, widens the B-gap before countering inside, flies through the B-gap, spins back into the action when cut off by linemen, relentless motor when pursuing QB, wide base and low pad level helped anchor vs. G5 run attacks, hand placement + pad level + leg drive lead to him demolishing tight ends in the run game, digs hands into blocker’s chest and extends arms to create separation, stacks and sheds blocks well with a long-arm move, redirects from blocks quickly, quick feet help him slip past downhill run blockers who are leaning, burst to make plays as a backside run defender

Cons: Limited in-game reps entering 2024, limited exposure to NFL-caliber OTs, arm length appears to fall below thresholds, a little high-hipped, lean throughout frame, lacks sand in the pants, significantly overpowered by Anthony Belton (2023), easily sealed/displaced by Anthony Belton (2023), play strength and size difference occasionally lead to significant displacement in run game, not someone who profiles as a defender holding the point of attack, offers little against double teams, motor must be more consistent in run pursuit, dives and misses tackles, struggles to play through the frames of NFL-sized offensive tackles, hand counters need polishing, hands land high when trying to counter off pass blocks, inconsistent deployment of bend, sturdy tackles drive him up and around the pocket

Overview: Green has special teams experience on the kick return, kick coverage, punt return, and field goal block units. He lines up as a 5-tech in two and three-point stances. According to Bruce Feldman for The Athletic, Green runs a 4.57 40-yard dash, bench presses 405 lbs., squats 525 lbs., and power cleans 365 lbs. He is a lean, slightly high-hipped rusher with arms that might fall below the league’s thresholds. His upper body strength and physical dominance pops against Group of Five teams. He rag-dolled a few offensive tackles in 2023 but has limited experience facing Power Four programs. North Carolina State’s Anthony Belton gave Green a lot of issues on limited reps in 2023. Green explodes off the line to threaten offensive tackles up the arc. He pushes vertically with his speed, forcing the offensive tackle to follow and widen the B-gap. Green then uses his momentum to blow the gap open by shocking the tackle with his upper body strength and countering inside. His pass rush moves include two-handed swipes, swipe-rips, swims, club-swims, inside spins, and speed rushes. It isn’t quite as polished as a traditional push-pull, but Green attempts to pull blockers forward and off balance when he feels his rush stagnating. The Virginia native executes his rush moves with impressive suddenness and twitch. He dips his pad level and bends to flatten his rush angle to the quarterback but can also play through the tackle’s frame with speed to power. Green uses his long lateral strides to counter into the B-gap. He punishes oversetting tackles by bolting through the B-gap. The redshirt sophomore plays with a relentless motor when pursuing the quarterback. He struggles to play through the frames of larger linemen. Green’s hand counters need polishing, and he needs to rely on his bend more often. He uses a wide base and low pad level to anchor in the run game, but the difference in size and play strength between him and offensive tackles sometimes leads to him being displaced. Green lacks the build to hold the point of attack against vertical-pushing linemen. The Virginia transfer uses good hand placement and strong arm extensions to separate from blockers. He uses a long-arm move to stack and shed blocs. Green redirects from blocks quickly to pursue the ball. His quick footwork and natural athleticism help him slip past blockers working downhill. He has the burst to make tackles as a backside run defender. Green must play with a more consistent motor in run defense and stop missing diving tackles.

Overall, Green is an explosive and violent pass rusher who dominated Group of Five offensive tackles in 2023. His profile combines a strong technical foundation as a pass rusher and block shedder with above-average athletic traits. There are some concerns about his frame’s ability to handle NFL-caliber size and play strength in the trenches.

Role & Scheme Fit: Outside linebacker in a 3-4 scheme

Round Grade: Mid Third to Early Fourth Round

Size: 6'4", 248 lbs. (Unofficial)

Submitted: 08-28-24