A.J. Green All-Pro Years

Lore & Background

Green's 5,373 career receiving yards rank second in the all-time career receiving records of the National Federation of High Schools. His 279 career receptions rank fourth. In June 2006, Green was profiled by Sports Illustrated as part of its "Where Will They Be?" stories documenting athletes with the potential of becoming a future great, alongside Peter Uihlein, John Tavares, Tyreke Evans, Elena Delle Donne, and others. Sports Illustrated compared him to the then-Oakland Raiders wideout Randy Moss and predicted Green will be in the NFL by 2011.

Reader's Guide

Green had six seasons with 1,000 or more receiving yards. He finished his Bengals career ranked second in franchise history, behind only Chad Johnson, in receiving yards, receiving touchdowns, and receptions. On September 16, 2023, Green signed a one-day contract with the Bengals to retire with the team.

Did You Know?

• Green made the 2012 Pro Bowl as a rookie, becoming the first rookie receiver to make a Pro Bowl appearance in eight years.
• From 2011 to 2013, Green caught more passes (260) than any other player in NFL history during their first three seasons.
• Green was on his elementary school's juggling team and could juggle as many as four items at once.
• Green's older brother died in a car wreck when Green was age 4.