A. J. Greene

Anthony Jerome Greene (born June 24, 1966) is an American former professional football cornerback who played for the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Wake Forest, and was selected by the Giants in the ninth round of the 1989 NFL draft.

Early life Anthony Jerome Greene was born on June 24, 1966, in Hendersonville, North Carolina. That same season, he also tied Nick Sacrinty's 1945 Wake Forest record for single-game interceptions with four. He finished his college career with 17 interceptions, tied with Ronnie Burgess for the most in school history.

Professional career Greene was selected by the New York Giants in the ninth round, with the 245th overall pick, of the 1989 NFL draft.

On October 30, 1991, Greene was signed by the Giants to provide depth at cornerback and on special teams after a series of injuries in the team's secondary.

Greene returned to the Dragons for the 1992 WLAF season and recorded three interceptions for 16 yards.

Personal life Greene's brother, Tiger Greene, also played in the NFL.