{"id":85635,"date":"2020-04-19T12:26:57","date_gmt":"2020-04-19T16:26:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonprofootball.com\/?p=85635"},"modified":"2021-05-30T07:54:06","modified_gmt":"2021-05-30T11:54:06","slug":"a-j-green-2020-nfl-draft-profile","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2020\/04\/19\/a-j-green-2020-nfl-draft-profile\/","title":{"rendered":"A.J. Green 2020 NFL Draft Profile"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>A.J. Green Overview<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Position:<\/strong> Cornerback<br \/>\n<strong>Height:<\/strong> 6&#8217;1&#8243;<br \/>\n<strong>Weight:<\/strong> 195 pounds<br \/>\n<strong>School:<\/strong> Oklahoma State University<\/p>\n<p><strong>NFL Combine Performance Data<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>40 Yard Dash<\/strong>: 4.62 seconds<br \/>\n<strong>Bench Press:\u00a0<\/strong>13 reps<\/p>\n<h2>A.J. Green 2020 NFL Draft Profile<\/h2>\n<p>This is not the same <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/G\/GreeA.00.htm\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>A.J. Green<\/strong><\/a> NFL and Fantasy Football fans have accustomed themselves to over the years.\u00a0 In fact, his real name is Alvin J. Green.\u00a0 This A.J. Green was a three-star recruit from DeSoto High School out of DeSoto, Texas.\u00a0 After receiving offers from Arizona State, Boise State, Wisconsin, Oklahoma, and many others, Green decided to sign his letter of intent with Oklahoma State on February 3, 2016.<\/p>\n<p>During his freshman year in 2016, Green played in sparingly in nine games.\u00a0 In only his sophomore season, he went from a backup player to full-time starter while leading the team with four interceptions. As Green transitioned into his junior season, he began to consistently match up with the number 1 receiver on the opposing team.\u00a0 Green went on to earn Second Team All-Big 12 honors entering his senior season.\u00a0 During his final season with Oklahoma State, Green was voted as a team captain.\u00a0 In his matchup with dynamic Sooners wide receiver <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonprofootball.com\/2020\/02\/06\/ceedee-lamb-2020-nfl-draft-profile\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Ceedee Lamb<\/strong><\/a>, he was responsible for limiting Lamb to 4 receptions for 36 yards.\u00a0 As a result of his improved play, the Oklahoma State defense played much better in 2019 compared to 2018.\u00a0 Once again, he earned Second-Team All-Big 12 honors.<\/p>\n<p>Because of his performance in his senior year, Green was invited to participate in the 2020 Senior Bowl.\u00a0 He excelled during seven-on-seven practice sessions.\u00a0 Unfortunately, he was not targeted much during the North vs South game, which is a good indication for cornerbacks.<\/p>\n<h3>Strengths<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Good in press at the line of scrimmage;<\/li>\n<li>Plays ball aggressively once in the air;<\/li>\n<li>Decent size\/length;<\/li>\n<li>Willing tackler in the run game;<\/li>\n<li>Three years of starting experience.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Weaknesses<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Struggles against good route runners;<\/li>\n<li>Slow hips;<\/li>\n<li>Looks uncomfortable in space;<\/li>\n<li>Lacks straight-line speed;<\/li>\n<li>Gets handsy once he&#8217;s beat.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>NFL Comparison:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/R\/RoweEr00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Eric Rowe<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Teams with Need at Position:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonprofootball.com\/nfl-teams\/redskins\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Washington Redskins<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonprofootball.com\/nfl-teams\/lions\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Detroit Lions<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonprofootball.com\/nfl-teams\/panthers\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Carolina Panthers<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonprofootball.com\/nfl-teams\/jaguars\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jacksonville Jaguars<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonprofootball.com\/nfl-teams\/jets\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">New York Jets<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonprofootball.com\/nfl-teams\/raiders\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Oakland Raiders<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonprofootball.com\/nfl-teams\/broncos\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Denver Broncos<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonprofootball.com\/nfl-teams\/cowboys\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dallas Cowboys<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonprofootball.com\/nfl-teams\/steelers\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pittsburgh Steelers<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonprofootball.com\/nfl-teams\/eagles\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Philadelphia Eagles<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonprofootball.com\/nfl-teams\/saints\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">New Orleans Saints<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonprofootball.com\/nfl-teams\/vikings\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Minnesota Vikings<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonprofootball.com\/nfl-teams\/titans\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tennessee Titans<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonprofootball.com\/nfl-teams\/packers\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Green Bay Packers<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonprofootball.com\/nfl-teams\/chiefs\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kansas City Chiefs<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonprofootball.com\/nfl-teams\/texans\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Houston Texans<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonprofootball.com\/nfl-teams\/bears\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Chicago Bears<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Projection:\u00a0<\/strong>Round 4-5<\/p>\n<h3>Bottom Line on A.J. Green<\/h3>\n<p>The best thing about A.J. Green is his three-year starting experience in college.\u00a0 Because of that, he can contribute as a spot starter if called upon.\u00a0 Green&#8217;s aggressive hand placement and footwork are some things NFL scouts are looking for at the next level.\u00a0 Add in Green&#8217;s willingness to get downhill and engage in the run game, there is potential for him to flourish with the right team.<\/p>\n<p>However, where he seems to struggle are his instincts in space and the ability to stick with receivers downfield.\u00a0 Consequently, this leads to his issue by getting too aggressive with his hands once he is beaten.\u00a0 His speed is not ideal at the next level either.<\/p>\n<p>While Green may never develop into a consistent starter, he can find a home on a team as a CB3\/4 as a depth player.\u00a0 Although he struggles with speedy receivers, Green will be best served against the bigger body, &#8220;go up and get it&#8221; type of receivers.\u00a0 However, the value is definitely there for a team to bulk up on secondary depth.<\/p>\n<p>Main photo:<br \/>\n<a id=\"QWMFsd-hRh9BGoyadYxK7g\" class=\"gie-single\" style=\"color: #a7a7a7; text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal !important; border: none; display: inline-block;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/1180829714\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'QWMFsd-hRh9BGoyadYxK7g',sig:'SveNJ8LpkgmS_ADgbFezU-OfYtYalW4urPjGkrzsdgo=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'1180829714',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>After four seasons at Oklahoma State, cornerback A.J. 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