A. J. Green (defensive back)

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A. J. Green
Dallas, Texas, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:198 lb (90 kg)
Career information
High school:DeSoto High School (Texas)
College:Oklahoma State
Undrafted:2020
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Interceptions:
2
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Alvin J. Green (born June 9, 1998) is an

undrafted free agent
in 2020.

High school career

Green played cornerback at DeSoto High School.[1] He was a three-star cornerback coming out of high school, receiving offers from several Division I schools, such as Missouri, Colorado, and Oklahoma.[2] Green ultimately committed to Oklahoma State on August 25, 2015.[3]

College career

Green was named a Jim Thorpe award semifinalist after his senior season.[4] Green participated in the 2020 Senior Bowl on January 25, 2020.[5]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split
20-yard shuttle
 Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 1+1⁄2 in
(1.87 m) 		202 lb
(92 kg) 		30+7⁄8 in
(0.78 m) 		9 in
(0.23 m)		 4.62 s 1.62 s 2.69 s 4.28 s 7.20 s 34.0 in
(0.86 m)		 9 ft 6 in
(2.90 m)		 13 reps
All values from
Pro Day[6][7]

Cleveland Browns

After going undrafted in the

Washington Football Team and Pittsburgh Steelers, and reverted to the practice squad after each game.[11][12] Green was elevated to the active roster yet again on January 9, 2021, for the team's wild card playoff game against the Steelers, and reverted to the practice squad again following the game.[13] He was placed on the practice squad/injured list on January 12.[14]

Green signed a reserve/futures contract by the Browns on January 18, 2021.[15]

After making the initial 53-man roster before the start the 2023 season, Green was waived by the Browns on August 30, 2023.[16] Two days later, Green signed with Browns' practice squad.[17] He was not signed to a reserve/future contract by the team after the season and thus became a free agent upon the expiration of his practice squad contract.[18]

Minnesota Vikings

On January 23, 2024, Green signed a reserve/future contract with the Minnesota Vikings.[19]

Personal life

Alvin Green III (AJ) is the eldest and only son of Nissaa Muhammad and Alvin Green II. He has two sisters Nila Green and Nadiya Green[1]

References

  1. ^ a b "A.J. Green - 2019 - Football". Oklahoma State University Athletics. Retrieved March 9, 2020.
  2. ^ "AJ Green, DeSoto , Cornerback". 247Sports. Retrieved March 9, 2020.
  3. ^ Writer, MARK COOPER World Sports. "OSU Sports: DeSoto (Texas) CB A.J. Green becomes 15th member of Oklahoma State's 2016 class". Tulsa World. Retrieved March 9, 2020.
  4. ^ "Green Named Semifinalist for Thorpe Award". Maven. Retrieved March 9, 2020.
  5. ^ "Good to Go Unnoticed? A.J. Green Did as a Corner in the Senior Bowl". Maven. Retrieved March 9, 2020.
  6. ^ "Alvin Green Combine Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved August 13, 2020.
  7. ^ "A.J. Green, Oklahoma State, CB, 2020 NFL Draft Scout, NCAA College Football". draftscout.com. Retrieved October 23, 2021.
  8. ^ "Browns sign 15 undrafted free agents". ClevelandBrowns.com. May 5, 2020.
  9. ^ Gribble, Andrew (September 5, 2020). "Browns announce initial 53-man roster heading into 2020 season". ClevelandBrowns.com.
  10. ^ "Browns Claim Two Players; Announce 14 Practice Squad Members". ClevelandBrowns.com. September 6, 2020.
  11. ^ "Browns elevate CB A.J. Green to active roster". ClevelandBrowns.com. September 26, 2020.
  12. ^ "Browns place CB Kevin Johnson on COVID-19 list". ClevelandBrowns.com. January 2, 2021.
  13. ^ "Browns activate 3 players, make other roster moves". ClevelandBrowns.com. January 9, 2021.
  14. ^ "Browns place 2 on injured reserve, make other roster moves". ClevelandBrowns.com. January 12, 2021. Retrieved February 17, 2021.
  15. ^ "Browns sign 14 players". ClevelandBrowns.com. January 18, 2021.
  16. ^ "Browns claim CB Kahlef Hailassie and add 15 to practice squad". ClevelandBrowns.com. August 30, 2023. Retrieved August 31, 2023.
  17. ^ "Browns sign CB A.J. Green to practice squad". ClevelandBrowns.com. September 1, 2023. Retrieved September 3, 2023.
  18. ^ German, Spencer (January 15, 2024). "Browns Begin Offseason By Signing Nine Players To Reserve, Futures Contracts". Sports Illustrated.
  19. ^ Peters, Craig (January 23, 2024). "Vikings Sign Cornerback A.J. Green III to Futures Contract". Vikings.com.

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