With a possible opportunity in front of him, Detroit Lions rookie Antoine Green wants to quickly show he’s a complete receiver.
Without knowing exact numbers, seventh-round picks are instantly in an against-the-odds battle to make an NFL roster, let alone have a noticeable role as a rookie (or ever have a noticeable role, in plenty of cases). But things may be a little different for Lions rookie wide receiver Antoine Green.
Green was the Lions final selection in last month’s draft, at pick No. 219 overall. As seventh-rounders go, a receiver with good size (6-foot-1, 6-foot-2; around 200 pounds) and top-tier speed (4.