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Draft bio: Louisiana-Monroe running back Marcus Green

Marcus Green (3). against Auburn. John Reed-USA TODAY Sports
Marcus Green (3). against Auburn. John Reed-USA TODAY Sports
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April 27, 2019

Sixth round (203rd overall) Marcus Green, RB Louisiana-Monroe 

Here's the draft bio of the Falcons sixth-round pick:

Height: 5-foot-8

Weight: 191 pounds

40-yard dash: 4.39 seconds at his Pro Day

Bench: not available

Vertical: 39 inches

10-yard split: not available

20-yard: not available

3-Cone Drill: 7.66 seconds

Broad Jump: not available

Overview: Was an all-purpose player for the Warhawks, leading the team in receiving with 50 receptions, 855 yards, 17.1 yard per catch and eight touchdowns. He also contributed as a running back with 20 carries for 192 yards, 9.7 per carry and one touchdown. He's very dangerous kick and punt returner. He had five punt returns and 19 kickoff returns. Green tied for the FBS lead with four kickoff returns touchdowns and also returned a punt for a touchdown.

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