When we think about the young names that have risen up recently in the NFL the name AJ Dillion is certainly one of them. He was born in Baltimore, Maryland on May 2, 1998, As of now he is 23 years old. Dillion first stepped foot in the NFL at the young age of 23 and since then he has only taken his career up to new heights.
Before Dillion’s journey into the NFL Began he played college football with the Boston College Eagles football team. Dillion received Scholarships from many colleges and his first choice at the time was Michigan but he eventually chose Boston University. Dillion quickly became one of the top stars in his college by continuously showcasing brilliant performances one after another. In 2017 in his freshman year, he was able to participate in 13 games in the entire season and he finished the following season where he recorded 1,589 yards on 300 carries with 14 touchdowns. Dillion did not slow down he kept improving his skills and continued his dominant performance throughout his college career where in his college run he was able to reach new career heights and in his entire college career he recorded 8 rushing touchdowns, 40 total touchdowns, and 4,618 all-purpose yards. After his successful run in college Dillon announced that he would not participate in his senior season and instead declared himself for the upcoming NFL draft of 2020.
Coming into the NFL Dillion was seen as a huge factor because of his successful college career and his amazing physical attributes. He weighs around 111 kg and is 6 feet tall. The young player thus far in his short Dillon has proven himself that he belongs at the top by his constant brilliant performances in every game he has played. At his young age, we can definitely say that the best of AJ Dillion is still yet to come.
AJ Dillon's Playing Position
AJ Dillion is a professional American footballer who plays as a running back for the Green Bay Packers in the National Football League. Dillon's Professional career in the NFL started in 2020 when he was chosen in the second round of the NFL draft of 2020 by the Green Bay Packers.
Dillon, after being selected by the Packers signed a deal with them worth $5.3 million for four years. In the 2020 season in a game against the Minnesota Vikings Dillion made his NFL debut where in the following match he recorded two carries for 14 yards. DIllion did not take much to make himself a game-changing player in the team, he continued his excellent performance throughout the entire season. In a game against the Tennessee Titans, he recorded the first ever touchdown of his NFL career. Dillon finished his first season where he recorded 46 carries for 242 yards, and 2 touchdowns.
Dillon didn't show any signs of slowing down and he continued to perform excellently in his second season in 2021. He had a career-changing season in 2021 where showcased brilliant performance week after week. In a match against the Seattle Seahawks Dillion recorded career-high stats when in the following game he had 21 carries for 66 yards and 2 rushing touchdowns. Dillon continued the same momentum in the 2022 season where in the entire season he played 17 games and recorded 186 carries for 770 yards and 7 touchdowns.
FAQs
A. The estimated net worth of AJ Dillion in 2023 is $6 million.
A. AJ Dillion in 2020 signed a deal of four years with the Green Bay Packers and is still currently with them.
A. AJ Dillion married Gabrielle Toonen on June 25, 2022.
A. AJ Dillon and Gabrielle Dillon gave birth to their first baby boy on May 2, 2023.
