A.J. Green was drafted No. 4 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2011 NFL Draft out of Georgia. 158 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 77 career approximate value
2011 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 4 · #4 overall
A.J. Green Georgia Draft
A.J. Green was drafted No. 4 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2011 NFL Draft out of Georgia. 158 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 77 career approximate value
7× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #4
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2011
- NFL games
- 158
- Years as starter
- 10
- Career AV
- 7710th at Georgia
- Pro Bowls
- 7
The pick
How A.J. Green came off the board in 2011.
- Position
- Wide receiver WR
- College
-
Georgia
SEC at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'4" · 211 lbs
- Hometown
- Summerville, SC
- Pre-draft board
- No. 3 prospect97.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
158 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 77 career approximate value
- Games played
- 158
- Seasons as a starter
- 10
- Career approximate value
- 7710th among Georgia picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 7192% of career value
- Final season
- 202211 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 7× Pro Bowl
Around pick 4
Who came off the board on either side of A.J. Green.
Texas A&M · 3× All-Pro · 8× Pro Bowl
Alabama · 1× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl
LSU · 3× All-Pro · 8× Pro Bowl
Georgia in the 2011 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other WR picks from Georgia
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
A.J. Green in the 2011 NFL Draft
A.J. Green is a Wide receiver out of Georgia selected No. 4 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2011 NFL Draft. 158 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 77 career approximate value Georgia has produced 242 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was A.J. Green drafted?
A.J. Green was selected No. 4 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2011 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 4). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2011/a-j-green.
What college did A.J. Green play for?
A.J. Green played college football at Georgia in the SEC. See every Georgia draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/georgia-bulldogs.
How did A.J. Green's NFL career turn out?
158 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 77 career approximate value Accolades: 7× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2011/a-j-green.