A. J. Green (defensive back) explained

A. J. Green
Current Team:Minnesota Vikings
Number:28
Position:Cornerback
Birth Date:9 June 1998
Birth Place:Dallas, Texas, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:2
Weight Lb:198
High School:DeSoto High School (Texas)
College:Oklahoma State
Undraftedyear:2020
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Highlights:
Statleague:NFL
Statseason:2023
Statlabel1:Total tackles
Statvalue1:40
Statlabel2:Forced fumbles
Statlabel3:Fumble recoveries
Statvalue3:2
Statlabel4:Pass deflections
Statvalue4:7
Statlabel5:Interceptions
Statvalue5:2
Pfr:GreeAJ00

Alvin J. Green (born June 9, 1998) is an American football cornerback for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Oklahoma State, and signed with the Cleveland Browns as 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

Cleveland Browns

After going undrafted in the 2020 NFL draft, Green signed with the Cleveland Browns as an undrafted free agent on May 5, 2020.[6] He was waived during final roster cuts on September 5, 2020,[7] and signed to the practice squad the next day.[8] He was elevated to the active roster on September 26 and January 2, 2021, for the team's weeks 3 and 17 games against the Washington Football Team and Pittsburgh Steelers, and reverted to the practice squad after each game.[9] [10] 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.[11] He was placed on the practice squad/injured list on January 12.[12]

Green signed a reserve/futures contract by the Browns on January 18, 2021.[13] In Week 17 of the 2021 season, he recorded his first professional interception against the Steelers.[14]

After making the initial 53-man roster before the start the 2023 season, Green was waived by the Browns on August 30, 2023.[15] Two days later, Green signed with Browns' practice squad.[16] 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.[17]

Minnesota Vikings

On January 23, 2024, Green signed a reserve/future contract with the Minnesota Vikings.[18]

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

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: A.J. Green - 2019 - Football. Oklahoma State University Athletics. en. March 9, 2020.
  2. Web site: AJ Green, DeSoto, Cornerback. 247Sports. en-US. March 9, 2020.
  3. Web site: Cooper . Mark . August 25, 2015 . OSU Sports: DeSoto (Texas) CB A.J. Green becomes 15th member of Oklahoma State's 2016 class . March 9, 2020 . Tulsa World . en.
  4. Web site: Lancaster . Zach . October 21, 2019 . Green Named Semifinalist for Thorpe Award . 2024-06-28 . Sports Illustrated . en.
  5. Web site: Allen . Robert . 2020-01-25 . Good to Go Unnoticed? A.J. Green Did as a Corner in the Senior Bowl . 2024-06-28 . Sports Illustrated . en.
  6. Web site: Browns sign 15 undrafted free agents. ClevelandBrowns.com. May 5, 2020.
  7. Web site: Browns announce initial 53-man roster heading into 2020 season. Gribble, Andrew. ClevelandBrowns.com. September 5, 2020.
  8. Web site: September 6, 2020 . Browns Claim Two Players; Announce 14 Practice Squad Members . 2024-06-28 . ClevelandBrowns.com.
  9. Web site: September 26, 2020 . Browns elevate CB A.J. Green to active roster . 2024-06-28 . ClevelandBrowns.com.
  10. Web site: January 2, 2021 . Browns place CB Kevin Johnson on COVID-19 list . 2024-06-28 . ClevelandBrowns.com.
  11. Web site: January 9, 2021 . Browns activate 3 players, make other roster moves . 2024-06-28 . ClevelandBrowns.com.
  12. Web site: January 12, 2021 . Browns place 2 on injured reserve, make other roster moves . February 17, 2021 . ClevelandBrowns.com.
  13. Web site: January 18, 2021 . Browns sign 14 players . 2024-06-28 . ClevelandBrowns.com.
  14. Web site: Cleveland Browns at Pittsburgh Steelers - January 3rd, 2022 . 2024-06-28 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  15. Web site: Browns claim CB Kahlef Hailassie and add 15 to practice squad. ClevelandBrowns.com. August 30, 2023. August 31, 2023.
  16. Web site: Browns sign CB A.J. Green to practice squad. September 1, 2023. September 3, 2023. ClevelandBrowns.com.
  17. Web site: German . Spencer . January 15, 2024 . Browns Begin Offseason By Signing Nine Players To Reserve, Futures Contracts . 2024-06-28 . Sports Illustrated.
  18. Web site: Peters . Craig . January 23, 2024 . Vikings Sign Cornerback A.J. Green III to Futures Contract . 2024-06-28 . Vikings.com.