BenJarvus Green-Ellis net worth: BenJarvus Green-Ellis is a $6 million American professional football player. BenJarvus Green-Ellis was born in July 1985 in New Orleans, Louisiana. He is a running back known as "The Law Firm" because of his various nicknames. His full birth name is Benjamin Johnarius Green-Ellis. He has been nicknamed "Cousin Brucie" since he was a child because of his resemblance to New Orleans Saints quarterback Bruce Gradkow. Before becoming a professional athlete, Green-Ellis was a student at Dillard University where he played football. He finished his college career with over 2,000 yards rushing and 23 touchdowns. After graduating from Dillard University, Green-Ellis went straight into the NFL when he was selected by the New York Jets in the second round of the 2008 NFL Draft. Over the next few years, he became one of the most consistent runners in the league until he was injured in 2015. He missed the entire season but came back in 2016 still playing at an elite level. In 2017, Green-Ellis signed with the Cincinnati Bengals but was released after one game when he suffered a calf injury. After recovering from this injury, Green-Ellis returned to the field for the first time this year and played in three games before being sidelined again with another calf injury.