What Number is AJ Dillon?

Last Modified Sep 6, 2023 18:40 GMT
AJ Dillon
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As we gear up for a new NFL season, one name that will finally be looking to make the same impact on the professional level as he did on the collegiate level is Green Bay Packers’ AJ Dillon. After quickly establishing himself as the solo star at Lawrence Academy in Massachusetts, he put together a strong high school career in spite of a hindered senior year due to a broken leg. After choosing the University of Michigan for his collegiate career, he ended up changing programs and instead chose Boston College.

He was an immediate contributor, playing all 13 games for his squad en route to a 1,500+ yards season that saw him earn ACC Rookie of the Year honors. Despite missing 3 games due to an ankle injury, Dillon was sensational yet again as he compiled over 1,000 yards in just 10 outings in his sophomore campaign. He is the school record holder in multiple categories, including rushing and total touchdowns as well as total all-purpose yards. He was also just 220 yards short of the ACC Conference record.

In his 3 year tenure, he won the ACC Offensive Rookie of the Year as well as being a member of the first-team All-ACC each of those 3 years. As he made his way onto the professional scene, he was expected to go reasonably high for a running back, a position long considered a flight risk due to its increased physicality.

AJ Dillon’s Jersey Number

After sporting the #2 throughout his days at Boston College, a shift to the NFL also brought a change in jersey number for Dillon. Throughout his 3 year tenure with the Green Bay Packers, Dillon has worn the number 28. In the first of those three years, he was the third-stringer for the team, and barely saw playing time as a rookie.

Algiers Jameal William Dillon Jr. was born on May 2, 1998, in Baltimore, Maryland. He grew up in Connecticut before shifting to Groton, Massachusetts for his high school education. In his second and third years with the Packers, Dillon still saw limited playing time, as he did not become a full-time starter. However, his 2021 campaign was the best of the lot as he compiled career highs in attempts and yards at 187 and 803 respectively.

FAQs

A. While he wore the number 2 during his collegiate career. AJ Dillon shifted to the number 28 upon moving into the NFL for the Green Bay Packers.

A. Since being drafted in 2020, AJ Dillon has been on the Green Bay Packers.

A. Write around the ideal height for a Running Back, AJ Dillon stands at exactly six feet tall.

A. Turning 25 years old in the summer of 2023, AJ Dillon is entering his prime as a running back.

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