Yatil Green

NFL player
Name=Yatil Green


DateOfBirth=birth date and age|1973|11|25
Birthplace= Gainesville, Florida
DateofDeath=
Height_ft=6
Height_in=2
Weight_lbs=205
Position=Wide Receiver
number=87
College=University of Miami
DraftedYear=1997
DraftedRound=1 / Pick 15
Stats=Y
DatabaseFootball=GREENYAT01
PFR=GreeYa00
years=1999
teams=Miami Dolphins

Yatil Devon Green (born November 25, 1973 in Gainesville, Florida) is a former professional American football player. A 6'2", 205 lbs. wide receiver from the University of Miami, he was selected by the Miami Dolphins in the 1st round (15th overall pick) of the 1997 NFL Draft.

On the very first day of training camp, Green tore his quadriceps muscles, anterior cruciate ligament and cartilage in his right knee. Green came back the next year and again tore the same ACL in training camp. In his third and only season playing, 1999, he played in 9 games catching 18 receptions for 234 yards and no touchdowns. After three years and a total of 10 surgeries on his right knee, he was cut by the Dolphins after the 1999 year was and signed by the New York Jets, but never played a down and was cut during the season. The following year he signed with the Oakland Raiders but was cut during preseason.