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SEC Football: 35 Best NFL players from SEC teams

By Patrick Schmidt

Nov 8, 2015; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) salutes after touchdown during the second quarter against the Green Bay Packers at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 8, 2015; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) salutes after touchdown during the second quarter against the Green Bay Packers at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 6, 2015; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green (18) catches a reception for a touchdown against the Cleveland Browns during the second quarter at FirstEnergy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott R. Galvin-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 6, 2015; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green (18) catches a reception for a touchdown against the Cleveland Browns during the second quarter at FirstEnergy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott R. Galvin-USA TODAY Sports /

player. 56. . WR. Georgia. A.J. Green. 8

A.J. Green has been one of the best wide receivers in the NFL since the Cincinnati Bengals spend the No. 4 pick in the 2011 NFL Draft on the former Georgia standout. Green has eclipsed the 1,000-yard plateau in his first five seasons with at least 65 receptions and six touchdowns.

The five-time Pro Bowl selection had his best year in 2013 when he set career-highs with 98 receptions for 1,426 yards and equaled his career-high with 11 touchdowns. He had 86 receptions for 1,297 and 10 touchdowns last year.

Green’s 81.2 receiving yards per game for his career ranks as the fourth-best mark in NFL history, behind Julio Jones, Calvin Johnson and Antonio Brown. With another five years like his first five, Green should merit Hall of Fame consideration.

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