Jacob C. Green Jr. was born in Pasadena, Texas, Jan21, 1957, to J.C. and Tommie Mae Green. He attended Kashmere HS in Houston, Texas graduating in 1976. Jacob is among the distinguished Houston Independent School District Alumni. He was captain of his HS football team, and many college powerhouses recruited him. He was a Blue Chip-All state athlete. He was a first-team member on Houston Chronicle (Bill McMurray) 70’s All-Decade Team. Jacob attended Texas A&M University, where he was a two-time All American in 1978 and 1979. Green was the all-time leader in quarterback sacks with 37 during his collegiate career. He still holds the single-season record of 20 sacks in the 1979 season and holds the record for fumbles caused in a career with 12. In his final game at Kyle field, Green helped lead a 13-7 upset of Top 10 ranked Texas. Aggie head coach, Tom Wilson commented that Green spent as much time in the Texas backfield as the Longhorn running backs. Jacob was the MVP of the East-West game and was named most outstanding athlete his senior year. Green was inducted into the Texas A&M Letterman’s Hall of Fame, The Texas Black Hall of Fame, The Southwest Conference Hall of Fame, honored as an SEC Legend at the SEC Football Championship Game, Inducted into the Texas College Football Hall of Fame and honored as a Gridiron Legend, which is an honor given to those who have made a significant contribution to football in the State of Texas.
Jacob continued his football career, as he was drafted #10 in the first round of the 1980 NFL draft by the Seattle Seahawks. Green played 12 NFL seasons with the Seattle and 1with the San Francisco 49ers. He recorded 116 sacks unofficially with 97.5 being official, as sacks became an official NFL statistic in 1982, Green’s 3rd season. Jacob earned all-Pro honors in 1983 and 1984 and was a two-time Pro Bowler in 1986 and 1987. Green’s many honors as a Seahawk include the Steve Largent award, the All-Madden team, Seattle Seahawks Man of the Year and his name is displayed in the Seahawks Ring of Honor with a distinguished few.
Outside of football, he has helped various charities with his dedicated involvement. He has helped raise millions of dollars for the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center where he has a floor named after him in honor of his father and Pete Gross (Seahawk commentator) who both died of cancer. Green has been very involved in helping people thru charities such as Jaycees Children Center, Junior Achievement, Boys and Girls Club, Veterans Hospital, United Cerebral Palsy, The Yellowstone Academy, Child Advocates, Meals on Wheels and the American Heart Association. Currently, Jacob has come full circle as he is supporting student-athletes. He is the Vice President of Major Gifts and Endowments for the 12th Man Foundation. As well as his fundraising efforts, which helped complete the renovation of Kyle Field, Green serves as a mentor to student-athletes. He enjoys his position as he gives back to the University that paid him forward.
Jacob and his wife Janet live in College Station, Texas. They have 3 daughters, Janelle, Jessica and Jillian, one son-in-law, Red Bryant, and 4 grandchildren; Joseph Brooks, Jordyn, Jacob and Jax.