Cincinnati Bengals receiver A.J. Green (18) at Team Carter has made the Pro Bowl in each of his four seasons. Photo: Kirby Lee/USA TODAY Sports
As we lead into the first day that high school football seniors can sign a national letter of intent next Wednesday, we’re taking a look back at how former American Family Insurance ALL-USA football players fared after signing day. Today’s player is Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver, A.J. Green, then a player at Summerville, S.C.
Player: A.J. Green
High school: Summerville, S.C.
Position: Wide receiver
ALL-USA selection: First team in 2006 as a junior, when he had 60 catches for 1,203 yards and 14 touchdowns.
College: Green committed to Georgia in October of 2006 and surprised no one when he signed with the Bulldogs as a senior on signing day in 2008, picking the Bulldogs over Southern Cal, Miami, Notre Dame and Michigan. Shortly after he signed at Summerville, he got a congratulatory call from Georgia wide receiver coach John Eason.
What happened next: Was named the All-SEC freshman of the year, then led the Bulldogs in receptions as a sophomore and junior. Entered the NFL draft after his junior year and was taken No. 4 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals. He has had 1,000 receiving yards and has been an All-Pro in each of his four seasons with the Bengals.