Remarkably one of the best players in NFL history, Adriel Jeremiah Green popularly known as AJ Green is a great receiver in American football. He plays for the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League (NFL).
He was a tri-sport athlete in football, basketball as well as track and proved to be a star in every arena. Following his high school career which was lined with numerous accolades and awards, he was considered one of the top National Football prospects of the Class of 2008 and was ranked No. 1 by Sports Illustrated.
AJ played college football at the University of Georgia from 2008 to 2010 and was drafted by the Bengals fourth overall in the 2011 NFL Draft. However, he did not end his college career without setting unbeatable records and achieving accolades as has become normal with him.
Some of his fine college records include the SEC in receiving yards, with the third-highest total in UGA school history in his freshman year, voted first-team All-SEC by Associated Press, SEC Coaches, ESPN , Phil Steele and Sporting News, and finishing the three seasons he played in with 166 receptions for 2,619 yards and 23 touchdowns.
Net worth of AJ Green
AJ Green made Forbes list of highest paid athletes. It’s no surprise though, judging by his outstanding performances and outstanding contributions to the Bengals. He is a Bengal with a difference and has continued to prove his form over the seasons he has played in the NFL.
A look at his contracts and endorsements will certainly be an eye-opener of how much he earns and his net worth. He signed a four-year deal with the Cincinnati Bengals following his draft in 2011. The entry-level contract is for $19,688,098, including $12.8 million in signing bonus. This at least explains the value of the player. Near the end of his contract, the Bengals were in no danger of leaving him for another team, so they extended their contract for four years in September 2015.
As expected, over the years he has progressed in his abilities and skills and likewise his value has also increased. The new deal came with a contract fee of $60 million, which is more than double the rookie contract he signed. It includes a $15 million signing bonus and a $6 million bonus paid in March 2016, added to his base salary of $11.75 million in 2015.
Bringing one and one together, the wide receiver is worth $35 million. Her endorsement earnings also add to her purse. He earns over $500,000 from brand sponsorship and endorsements for products like Nike and the energizing Rockin Refuel.
AJ Green’s Mom, Sister
AJ Green was born July 31, 1988, in Summerville, South Carolina, to steelworker and truck driver, Woodrow, and mother, Dora, who worked as a clerk at a Wal-Mart for more than two decades. He grew up as an only child although he was not born an only child. When he was 4 years old, his older brother and only sibling, Avionce died in a car wreck on the way to a school carnival. The accident also left their aunt paralyzed.
Wife (Miranda Brooke)
Marriage is a beautiful thing and is only made more beautiful by individuals who have embarked on the journey or rather the adventure of living and loving. The case of the Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver is no different with his beautiful wife. He is married to his college girlfriend, Miranda Brooke. Their story is a love story that could definitely be called a relationship goal. The duo met on Facebook where they exchanged messages for 6 months before deciding to make things official and meet. AJ and Miranda were both students at Georgia State University, where they first met and later became college sweethearts with their eventual encounter.
They decided to take their love nest to the next level when on March 21, 2015, the duo said, “I do” during a ceremony held in Atlanta. Their home has since grown with the birth of their son, Easton Ace Green, on September 21, 2016. They nicknamed him Eazy and are so taken with admiration and love for the child they co- created as well as count oneself lucky for the parent’s opportunity.
AJ Green’s Height
The Bengals wide receiver is an athlete to the core in size and build. He has a tall height of 6 ft 3 which translates to 1.93 meters and a body weight of 210 lbs (95 kg).
