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ENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- Cornell Green, a former Pro Bowl player who has enjoyed a long and distinguished career as a talent evaluator for the Denver Broncos, has been named the AFC Scout of the Year by the Fritz Pollard Alliance.Green, who is in his 25th season with the Broncos, is to be honored on Feb. 25 in Indianapolis at an awards reception hosted by the alliance, which promotes the involvement and advancement of minorities on all levels in the NFL. Bob Harrison of the Atlanta Falcons also will be recognized at the reception as the NFC Scout of the Year.
"Cornell is a vital part of our scouting department, and I'm thrilled that the Fritz Pollard Alliance is honoring him with this prestigious award," Broncos general manager Brian Xanders said in a statement. "He is a winner who brings vast experience and wisdom to our scouting process.
"Cornell's track record of success as both a player and talent evaluator in the NFL is a unique combination, and we're fortunate to have him."
Green is responsible for scouting the Southwest region for the Broncos.
A five-time Pro Bowl selection during his 13-year career as a Dallas Cowboys defensive back, Green began his scouting career with the Cowboys in 1970, four years before retiring as a player.
Green never missed a game while playing for the Cowboys from 1962-74, and helped Dallas reach the playoffs in eight straight seasons, including a Super Bowl-winning campaign in 1971.
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