A.J. Cruz

A. J. Cruz (born February 20, 1991) is an American former professional football wide receiver. He played college football for Brown University.

Early life Cruz attended Santa Margarita Catholic High School, in Rancho Santa Margarita, California. He lettered in both football and basketball. As a football player, Cruz was named a two time All-Trinity League selection, and holds three school records for longest kick off return for a Touch Down (97 yards), highest kickoff return average (34 yards) and highest vertical jump (37 inches). Cruz helped lead his schools basketball team to a state championship, and was named to the California Scholarship Federation.

College career

Cruz attended Brown University. As a freshman, Cruz earned Second-team All-Ivy Honors. As a sophomore, Cruz was selected for First-team All-Ivy Honors, while registering 2 interceptions and ranked second in both punt and kickoff returns. He was placed on recallable reassignment on March 13, 2015.

Arizona Rattlers In the middle of the 2015 season, Cruz signed with the Arizona Rattlers.

Chicago Bears On July 27, 2015, the Bears signed Cruz to a three-year deal. On September 5, 2015, he was waived/injured by the Bears.

Miami Dolphins On February 18, 2016, the Dolphins signed Cruz to a deal. On August 27, 2016, he was waived by the Dolphins.

Calgary Stampeders Cruz signed with the Calgary Stampeders on May 17, 2017. He was released on June 17, 2017.

Edmonton Eskimos Cruz was signed to the practice roster of the Edmonton Eskimos on October 26, 2017. He was released on May 1, 2018.