The Chargers drafted Auburn center Tyronne Green in the fourth round (133rd overall) of the 2009 NFL Draft.
The Chargers used the first of their two compensatory selections in the fourth round to choose Green, a converted defensive tackle, who lined up at both center and guard at Auburn. Green’s proudest moment from college was graduating with a criminology degree. His hobbies include singing, bowling, watching movies and playing cards.
TRANSACTION HISTORY: Fourth-round pick (133), April 26, 2009.
COLLEGE: Ken Rice Award as team’s top offensive lineman in 2007...in 25 games as starter, allowed just one sack in 597 total plays...SEC Offensive Lineman of Week after ’07 Vanderbilt game...redshirted in 2004 as defensive lineman and made switch to OL in ’05...played at Auburn from 2004-08.
PERSONAL: Born in Pensacola, Florida...standout defensive lineman at Woodham HS in Pensacola...also lettered in basketball