football player<\/a>?<\/strong><\/p>\nI have a twin brother and we\u2019ve played sports our entire lives. What made me really want to be a football player is that I didn\u2019t grow to 6\u20195\u201d in highschool, so my best shot at professional sports was probably going to be football. In all seriousness, I just love playing football and it\u2019s taken me this far in my life.<\/p>\n
What are your favorite moments from your football life?<\/strong><\/p>\nThe first moment that comes to mind with this question is in little league. My brother and I were both defensive ends, and we got a joint 20-yd sack on the quarterback that was a NFL player\u2019s nephew. That was one of the first plays I remember where big plays gave me a huge rush. The other moments were taking pictures and celebrating with the boys after each time we won a conference championship. The one last year ended in a crazy overtime pick by my guy Luke & was one of the best games I\u2019ve been a part in.<\/p>\n
What are you looking to achieve as a football player going forward?<\/strong><\/p>\nFor the future of me as a football player, I want to be the best version of myself. I think it\u2019s great to chase All-Pro and league leading statistics. Personally, I love the journey and the accolades will just be a byproduct. I want to look back at the end of my career, hopefully having made some big plays to be All-Pro and winning a super bowl, and just be proud of everything it took to get there and succeed.<\/p>\n
If you could hang out with any football player past or present for a day, who and why?<\/strong><\/p>\nI\u2019d definitely hang out with Aaron Donald. Not only could he teach me about football, but I\u2019d hope for the chance to get a lift in, field work & just learn about life from his perspective. After football is done, it would be cool to see how he set up all his businesses and keeps cash flow coming in.<\/p>\n
Which one of your family members inspires you the most and why?<\/strong><\/p>\nI\u2019d say my twin brother. He is finishing his master\u2019s in engineering this year at Merrimack and plays linebacker. His work ethic and drive just fuels me to be the best version of myself everyday.<\/p>\n
What is your favorite defensive scheme and why?<\/strong><\/p>\nI\u2019ve played multiple schemes in my career so far, but I think I like a vertically penetrating scheme the most. I prefer a 4-down front, but I\u2019ve played every technique a defensive lineman can play and am comfortable with anything. I like a vertical scheme because it creates chaos in the backfield and speeds up quarterbacks in every aspect of their decision making.<\/p>\n
What should we know about Josiah Green the person?<\/strong><\/p>\nAs a person, I\u2019m super chill. I enjoy kayaking, playing pickleball, golfing and the occasional spontaneous outing. I really just like to keep my head down and grind. I\u2019m a high-character individual who fears God, and I wouldn\u2019t give any team off-the-field issues.<\/p>\n
What stands out about your film the most?<\/strong><\/p>\nThe words that come to mind when I watch my film are passion, motor and violence. Whether it\u2019s a huge run stuff or sack, I think my effort and love for the game always shows up on tape.<\/p>\n
How do you handle challenges both in life and on the football field?<\/strong><\/p>\nFootball is just like life in a sense. There are things happening that you either don\u2019t know, can\u2019t control or can control. When things are challenging, I like to address issues as they are and narrow down to how I can realistically adapt. Whether if it\u2019s in football or in life, the only thing I can truly control is my response. If you\u2019re looking for steps from me, I\u2019d say I would take a deep breath, quickly come up with the best possible response and take action.<\/p>\n
What would a team get in a player like you?<\/strong><\/p>\nAny team would get these three things from a player like me. First, they would be getting a very smart football player. Classwork wasn\u2019t the only thing I studied in college. I\u2019ve probably spent hundreds of hours watching film and can quickly pick up team\u2019s tendencies. I understand the full picture and can implement that into my play to help my defense succeed. Second, I give great effort. My tape shows violence and effort and I will give it my all to make a play or help my boy make one and celebrate afterwards. Lastly, a team would get lunch-pail guy. Just a guy who doesn\u2019t have off-the-field problems and will just be about his work everyday.<\/p>\n
What do you love the most about the game of football?<\/strong><\/p>\nFrankly, there are a few things I love about the game of football, but the biggest thing is just hitting someone. For those who have done it, they understand that getting a big guy is one of the craziest rushes of adrenaline you\u2019ll likely ever get. There just something about making a crazy hit and the crowd screaming that fires you up.<\/p>\n
Who is the most underrated player you\u2019ve played with and why?<\/strong><\/p>\nHonestly, I\u2019d say my bother Micah Green. He is a linebacker at Merrimack and played with me at Dartmouth. He is also a high-motor, downhill backer that can sniff out the ball carrier. He is a little under-sized for the position, but so am I. We know that, and that\u2019s why we play with the effort and knowledge that we have.<\/p>\n
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