2020 WorldWide Rams Draft Profile: AJ Dillon | Boston College | RB

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Player Bio: AJ Dillon prepped at Lawrence Academy in Groton, MA. At Lawrence Academy, Dillon was one of the nation's best running backs during his tenure. His junior season, he led his school to the ISL and Wayne Sanborn titles after rushing for 1,887 yards and 26 touchdowns. During his senior, the season came shortly after a season-ending injury to his leg. Dillon rushed for over 600-yards in his first four games, and the game before his injury, he scored five touchdowns while rushing for 297 yards. Dillon was rated the #1 player in Massuchessts and selected as the 2015 NEPSAC Class B Co-Player of the Year. Dillon earned a scholarship to Boston College and had one of the most fabulous freshman years for a running back. Dillon carried the ball 300 times for 1,589 yards and 14 touchdowns that freshman year. In his last season at BC, he carried the ball 318 times for 1,689 yards and 14 touchdowns. ​

ACCOLADES
​2019 Preseason All-ACC The ACC  
2019 Preseason All-ACC Athlon 
2019 Preseason All-ACC Phil Steele’s 
2019 Preseason All-America Athlon 
2019 Preseason All-America CBS Sports 
2019 Preseason All-America Phil Steele’s 
2019 Preseason All-America Sports Illustrated 
2019 Doak Walker Watch List 
2019 Maxwell Award Watch List
2019 Walter Camp Watch List
2018 All-ACC First Team
2018 New England Football Writers All-New England Team 
2018 ACC Preseason Player of the Year 
2018 AP Preseason All-America 
2018 Preseason All-America Sports Illustrated
2018 Preseason All-America Phil Steele 
2018 Preseason All-America Athlon 
2018 Preseason All-America Lindy’s Sports 
2018 Doak Walker Watch List
2018 Maxwell Watch List
2017 ACC Rookie of the Year 
2017 ACC Offensive Rookie of the Year
2017 FWAA Freshman All-American
2017 ESPN.com Freshman All-American
2017 All-ACC First-Team 

AJ DILLON
RUNNING BACK

HOMETOWN                      |           CLASS
NEW LONDON, CT             |           JUNIOR
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DRAFT YR:  2020     COMBINE INVITE: YES




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SCHOOL:  BOSTON COLLEGE                           |      CONFERENCE:  ACC
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HEIGHT/WEIGHT:  6-0  / 247         ARMS: 31 5/8"          HANDS: 9 5/8”       PROJECTED 40-TIME: 4.59         

COMBINE RESULTS
BENCH   |   40 YD DASH    |   VERTICAL JUMP  |  BROAD JUMP   |   3 CONE DRILL   |    20 YD SHUTTLE  |   60 YD SHUTTLE
​    23      |         4.47           |         35 1/2”          |           122”        |             DNP         |            4.42             |             N/A

PRO-DAY RESULTS
BENCH     |   40 YD DASH   |   VERTICAL JUMP      |  BROAD JUMP    |   3 CONE DRILL   |    20 YD SHUTTLE    |   60 YD SHUTTLE 
​   N/A       |          N/A          |          N/A                  |           N/A           |            N/A          |               N/A             |             N/A

GAME FILM
#2 AJ DILLON VS NC State (2019)

#2 AJ Dillon True freshman year

Strengths: Powerful running back that leans forward when runs keeping his legs driving and knees pumping. Like a human wrecking ball can consume hits and dish out the hit too. He attacks the line of scrimmage with a low-pad level and drives his shoulders into the tackler. He has excellent lateral agility with unbelievable breakaway speed at 250-pounds. Has the ability to get to the edge and turnup field. Can play all three downs, have high endurance, and secures the ball. Dishes out a mean straight arm to the defender and not skip a beat—averaged receiver out the backfield who can swing and flat routes and remain productive. ​
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Weaknesses: In college, Dillon used a heavy load as a workhorse. There will be some concern that he will remain with long-term durability. Took a pounding and may have much wear and tear on the body. He does not have a second move to take alternative run lanes. Pass protection is average and needs to get his feet square to take on blocks. 

Draft Grade:

Draft Projection: 6.25
 
NFL Comparison: Derek Henry

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