# Cornell Green dies at 86

> Former Cowboys DB and Broncos scout Cornell Green dies at 86.
- Title: Cornell Green dies at 86 · NBC Sports | Shortify
- Summary: Former Cowboys DB and Broncos scout Cornell Green dies at 86. Former Cowboys defensive back and Broncos scout Cornell Green died at age 86.
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- Source: NBC Sports — https://nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/former-cowboys-db-broncos-scout-cornell-green-dies-at-86
- Published: 2026-10-21T21:08:52.761+00:00
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## Cornell Green dies
Former Cowboys defensive back Cornell Green died at age 86.
## Green's basketball background
Green grew up in California as an elite basketball player earning all-state honors.
## Utah State career
He earned All-America honors at Utah State in 1961 and 1962 with 1,067 rebounds.
## Cowboys training camp
The Cowboys invited Green to training camp after the Chicago Zephyrs drafted him in 1962.
## Cowboys career
Green played 13 seasons for the Cowboys, starting 167 games with one missed game.
## Cowboys achievements
He led the Cowboys in interceptions four times, earned three Pro Bowls, and two first-team All-Pro honors.
## Key takeaway

Former Cowboys defensive back and Broncos scout Cornell Green died at age 86.