Trent Jason Green was born on July 9, 1970, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He spent most of his formative years in St. Louis, Missouri, where he lived until attending college.
Green attended St. John Vianney High School in Kirkwood, Missouri, where he began to develop his skills as a football player. He continued his education at Indiana University Bloomington, playing as a quarterback for the Indiana Hoosiers football team. One of his notable collegiate moments came during the 1991 Copper Bowl, where he scored a 1-yard rushing touchdown against the Baylor Bears.
In the 1993 NFL Draft, Trent Green was selected by the San Diego Chargers. Though he spent his first season with the team, he did not appear in any regular-season games. After a stint with the Canadian Football League’s BC Lions, he joined the Washington Redskins in 1995. Green’s performance peaked during the 1998 season, when he threw for 3,441 yards.
In 1999, Green signed with the St. Louis Rams and was slated to start as quarterback. Unfortunately, a preseason knee injury sidelined him before the regular season began. Although the injury was a setback, it made way for Kurt Warner, who led the Rams to a Super Bowl XXXIV victory. Green remained with the team, serving as Warner’s backup and stepping in when Warner suffered a hand injury. Together, they contributed to an NFL record at the time, combining for a total of 5,232 net passing yards in a single season. Green earned a Super Bowl ring as a member of the 1999 Rams Championship team.
Green's tenure with the St. Louis Rams ended in 2001, when he was traded to the Kansas City Chiefs. After a challenging first season, he found his rhythm. His breakout year came in 2003 when he threw for 4,039 yards and led the Chiefs to a 13–3 record. He was named to the Pro Bowl that year. In 2005, Green again excelled, throwing for 4,010 yards—his third consecutive season surpassing 4,000 yards, an accomplishment achieved by only a handful of NFL quarterbacks, marking his place in NFL history. That consistency earned him another Pro Bowl selection. However, his 2006 season was derailed by a concussion, which led to backup Damon Huard taking over for much of the season.
| Net Worth 2021: | 12 million |
