Tim Green Tim Green, for many years a star defensive end with the Atlanta Falcons, is a man of many talents. Tim graduated covaledictorian from Syracuse University and was a first-round draft pick. He later earned his law degree with honors, and he has also woked as an NFL commentator. His first book for young readers, Football Genius, inspired in part by his players and his own kids, became a New York Times bestseller. Read More Read Less