A. J. Green (defensive back)

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Alvin J. Green (born June 9, 1998) is an American professional football cornerback for the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Oklahoma State Cowboys, and signed with the Cleveland Browns as an undrafted free agent in 2020.

A. J. Green

Green in 2023
No. 27 – Los Angeles Rams
Position:	Cornerback
Personal information
Born:	(1998-06-09) June 9, 1998 (age 27) Dallas, Texas, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:	198 lb (90 kg)
Career information
High school:	DeSoto (DeSoto, Texas)
College:	Oklahoma State (2016–2019)
NFL draft:	2020: undrafted
Career history
Cleveland Browns (2020–2023) Minnesota Vikings (2024)* Los Angeles Rams (2024–present)*
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:	Active
Career highlights and awards
2× Second-team All-Big 12 (2018–2019)
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Total tackles: 40 Fumble recoveries: 2 Pass deflections: 7 Interceptions: 2 Stats at Pro Football Reference

Early life

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	1.55 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 NFL Combine/Pro Day[6][7]

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.^[8] He was waived during final roster cuts on September 5, 2020,^[9] and signed to the practice squad the next day.^[10] 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.^[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] In Week 17 of the 2021 season, he recorded his first professional interception against the Steelers.^[16]

After making the initial 53-man roster before the start the 2023 season, Green was waived by the Browns on August 30, 2023.^[17] Two days later, Green signed with Browns' practice squad.^[18] 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.^[19]

Minnesota Vikings

On January 23, 2024, Green signed a reserve/future contract with the Minnesota Vikings.^[20] He was released on August 26.^[21]

Los Angeles Rams

On November 18, 2024, Green signed with the Los Angeles Rams practice squad.^[22] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 20, 2025.^[23]

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]