Mike Green's draft stock falling due to DE's sexual assault allegations and poor interview process with teams: Report

Marshall defensive end Mike Green's draft stock is reportedly falling going into the second day of the NFL Draft because of off-field problems. He had been considered a first-round pick in many mock drafts, but he has faced serious sexual assault allegations that have reportedly derailed his selection process.

There are a couple that he revealed at the NFL Combine, one from when he was in high school and one from Virginia before that necessitated his transfer to Marshall, and he denied both of them. However, it has been reported that he did not make a good impression during his interviews, which has left teams wary of selecting him.

NFL Insider John Frascella posted an update on X, writing,

"Marshall Edge Mike Green is dropping in the NFL Draft due to sexual assault allegations, but he ALSO bombed the interview process, per source"

Mike Green has previously denied allegations and talked up his skill set

Mike Green has been forthright in denying sexual assault allegations. He has said that he left because of the accusations and not because he admitted any guilt.

"I’ve done nothing wrong. There’s accusations out there. I’ve never been questioned. I’ve never been asked. Nobody ever asked me a question about what happened before I departed from Virginia. It was just accusations that caused me to leave.” - he had commented.

Instead, he has highlighted his physical and mental skill set, saying that he has become better as a run defender while maintaining his elite status as a pass rusher. He asked teams to take a look at his tape and promise to get better in the future.

"My physical skill set has always been there. Pairing that with the mental aspect, it’s helped me become a significantly better run defender. I’ve been having more success in that area because I put the mental hours in... I’m versatile and I understand how to react to offensive linemen. It’s helped me a lot along the way. I think I’ve gotten better as a pass rusher every single year. It’s going to keep getting better as well."

However, his interviews with the media and his strident denials of any guilt don't seem to have moved the needle much, as he fell out of the first round and did not see much traction at the top of the second round either. Other pass rushers were taken ahead of him, forecasting a path for him into the NFL that might not be straightforward.