In his first season as a full-time starter, Jordan Love has solidified himself as one of the best quarterbacks in the league immediately. However, alongside his rise has been the study contribution of arguably the best backup running back in the league, AJ Dillon. However, for long-term fans of the Baltimore native, his production in the NFL has been unsurprising, to say the least.
As a high school football player, he ran a 4.56 40-yard dash at the Nike Opening and was even named MVP of the game. After originally choosing the University of Michigan, he would later commit to Boston College for his college football career. In his very first season, he would immediately prove his mettle. Becoming the primary option on offense as the weeks rolled forward, he would tally eye-popping performances one after the other. By the end of the year, he stood at an astounding 1,589 rushing yards, a freshman school record. For his performance, he was named the ACC Rookie of the Year and the Offensive Rookie of the Year, while also earning a nod to the First-Team All-ACC.
He would continue his fine form in a second year, and despite missing three games, he would finish with over 1,100 rushing yards, while also getting minor opportunities as a receiver. As a result, he was once again named to the First-Team All-ACC. His final season for Boston College was just as spectacular as he would finish the year leading the ACC with 1,685 rushing yards leaving him just 220 yards shy of the all-time ACC career rushing record.
AJ Dillon 40-time
After a phenomenal collegiate showing, Dillon would clock in a 4.53-second 40-yard dash, up from his high school number. Given his production at the collegiate level, the Green Bay Packers got him for a steal in the second round with the 62nd overall pick. Due to the abundance of talent at the position, Matt LaFleur named Dillon the 3rd running back on the team. Throughout the season, he would show progress and effectiveness at the professional level, finishing the year with 242 yards.
After promotion to the second-string role in his sophomore season, Dillon would take off as arguably the best backup running back in the game. Despite not starting in all but two games, he would tally over 800 yards en route to a playoff berth for the team. In the final year of the Aaron Rodgers era, he would again appear in a backup role, starting in just three games. However, his production was still elite finishing with 770 yards for the season. The next season with Jordan Love, taking over the offense needed some stability which Dillon was happy to provide. Adding 613 yards in just 15 games, he was the pinnacle of consistency as the team made its late-season playoff push.
AJ Dillon’s 40-time FAQ's
A. While he regularly ranks among the top 40 running backs in the league for the backup spot, AJ Dillon might be the best name for this position
A. AJ Dillon has claimed that his quads measure 34 inches, something he takes great pride in.
A. Coming in at the back half of the second round, AJ Dillon signed a 4-year $5,285,830 contract with the Green Bay Packers.
A. During his NFL career, AJ Dillon has tallied a total of 16 rushing touchdowns with his best year in that regard coming in 2022 when he recorded 7.
A. At exactly six feet tall, AJ Dillon is perfect for the running back position that he's excelled at at both the collegiate and the NFL level.
