Draymond Green's Failed Football Career

In 2011, Draymond Green was a star on the Michigan State basketball team.

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He decided to give football a try in the Michigan State Spring Game.

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At 6-7, 230 pounds, he fit the bill of an NFL tight end.

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But his short stint in football did not go well at all.

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In his first snap, he was called for a false start.

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He was jammed at the line on the second play, but also drew a pass interference call.

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Green later said he would’ve scored a touchdown if not for the pass interference.

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He also noted that football wasn’t as easy as it looked.

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Green liked his future in basketball just a little bit better.

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