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Though a relative newcomer, Tampa Catholic's Chaz Green is among nation's most-prized recruits
By Eduardo A. Encina, Times Staff Writer
In Print: Friday, July 17, 2009


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Rivals.com ranks Tampa Catholic?s Chaz Green, a senior this fall, as the 21st-best offensive tackle in the nation.

TAMPA ? Tampa Catholic rising senior offensive tackle Chaz Green still has plenty to learn on the football field.

He didn't play a full game last season until mid October because of a high ankle sprain. And he had never even stepped on a field until two years ago.

"I haven't played a whole lot," Green said with a smile.

Now, the 6-foot-6, 295-pounder is one of the most prized offensive line recruits in the country, with high-profile schools such as Florida, Florida State, Southern Cal, Georgia and Ohio State offering scholarships.

"His rise has been meteoric," Tampa Catholic coach Bob Henriquez said.

It wasn't long ago, however, that Green considered himself a basketball player.

"It took for me to stop growing," Green said. "I cut off at 6-6. A couple of my friends said I'd have a good body for football, and I just thought I should try more sports."

Though a relative newcomer, Tampa Catholic's Chaz Green is among nation's most-prized recruits - St. Petersburg Times