NEVADA
Will compete for a starting job at one of the defensive end spots after converting from linebacker.

2008: Did not start but saw playing time in nine of the Wolf Pack’s 13 games, mostly on special teams … Did not record a tackle but did have a kick return for nine yards against UNLV.

2007: Redshirted his first year at Nevada.

HIGH SCHOOL
A graduate of Mission Bay High School in San Diego, Calif. … Was a four-year letterman in football and a two-year letterman in basketball … Was an all-league and all CIF section selection as a linebacker as a senior … Was a two-time team captain.

PERSONAL
Born Deante D.J. Green on January 28, 1989 in Long Beach, Calif. … Son of Valerie Mathews and Junior Green … Majoring in criminal justice … Has three younger brothers, DeShawn, Jalen and Jeremiah, an older sister, Jamela, and a younger sister, Mercedes … Enjoys boxing in his free time.