Cowboys 2025 draft scouting report: OLB Mike Green

Here is our scouting report on Mike Green from Marshall

We continue our 2025 NFL Draft preview of draft prospects that could interest the Dallas Cowboys. Today we are looking at edge rusher Mike Green from Marshall.

Mike Green

EDGE
Marshall Thundering Herd
Junior
3-star recruit
6’4”
248 lbs

History

Mike Green attended Lafayette High School in Williamsburg, Virginia, where he played both linebacker and tight end. He was a three-star recruit, showcasing his versatility in sports by also competing in wrestling, where he secured second and third place in state titles during his sophomore and junior years.

He committed to the University of Virginia in 2021 but had a limited role, playing in only six games as a true freshman and registered only four tackles and one sack. He did not play in 2022 and at the end of the year he entered the transfer portal.

Green joined Marshall in 2023 and his impact was immediate; as a redshirt freshman, he recorded 43 tackles, nine tackles for loss, and five sacks. Then in 2024, he had an explosive season, leading the FBS in sacks with 17, setting a Sun Belt Conference record, and tying the Marshall single-season record. His performance in 2024 made him a notable prospect for the 2025 NFL Draft, with projections placing him as a potential first-round pick. He declared for the draft in December 2024, leaving with two years of eligibility remaining.

2024 Statistics

668 Defensive Snaps
84 Total Tackles
23 Tackles For Loss
56 Total Pressures
17 Sacks
2 Pass Breakups
3 Forced Fumbles
1 Fumble Recovery
2 Penalties

NFL Combine/Pro Day

TBC

Awards

All-America (2024)
G5 Defensive Player of the Year (2024)
Sun Belt Conference Player of the Year (2024)
First-Team All-Sun Belt (2024)

Scorecard

Overall- 88.4
Speed- 82
Acceleration- 94
Agility- 84
Strength- 94
Pass Rush- 95
Run Defense- 81
Tackling- 89
Discipline- 98

THE GOOD

• Green’s primary trait is his exceptional first step and acceleration off the line of scrimmage that is timed to perfection.
• He has a diverse set of moves including arm-over, cross-chop, stick, spin, and hump, allowing him to effectively counter different types of offensive tackles.
• He shows remarkable bend to curve around offensive linemen, utilizing his flexibility to navigate around the edge.
• High effort level, particularly noted in his relentless pursuit of quarterbacks and ball carriers, which often leads to plays made downfield or coverage sacks.
• Primarily he’s suited to play as an outside linebacker in a 3-4 scheme, but has shown some capability in playing on an even front.
• Green’s draft stock is bolstered by his athletic profile and production, but teams will need to consider his physical limitations and the level of competition he faced in college when determining his draft value.

THE BAD

• His size and frame might struggle against NFL offensive tackles who are significantly heavier and longer.
• His lack of bulk is an obvious disadvantage when...