University of Nevada Las Vegas

UNLV: A young runner who looks to stay healthy and contribute for the first time this fall … Rated as a three-star prospect by 247Sports, Rivals and ESPN coming out of high school … The top-rated high school running back to sign with UNLV since the 247Sports rankings were introduced … Ranked the No. 70 RB recruit in the nation and No. 93 overall prospect in California by 247Sports … Chose UNLV over offers that included Arizona State, Florida Atlantic and Kansas … Shares the name of former Rebel WR great Sam “Disco Kid” Greene, who starred at the school from 1978-80.

2021: Redshirted season and did not appear in a game.

HIGH SCHOOL: A 2021 graduate of Huntington Beach HS … Began his prep career at JSerra Catholic HS before transferring to Huntington Beach … Helped the Oilers go 13-7 over the last two seasons, earning his team’s all-around most valuable player and offensive most valuable player honors … Rushed for more than 1,200 yards for the Oilers … Senior season was postponed due to the pandemic.

PERSONAL: Samuel Dwayne Green was born in Colton, CA … The son of Donae Smith and Samuel Green … Has three younger siblings, Samyah, Samajay and Samari … Undecided on a major.