AJ Dillon photo gallery. View Gallery. The preseason hype surrounding Boston College running back AJ Dillon has officially begun.. Sports Illustrated released its annual Top 100 players of … 85 images. Dillon is one of the biggest backs in this class, at 6-foot, 247 pounds. Asking him to slow play, press the line and read/accelerate out of a cut takes away many of his appealing qualities. ESPN Fantasy Projection: The Packers selected Dillon with a second-round pick in April's draft. Add Photos. He shows good contact balance and won’t go down on first contact. Articles. Physical enough to throw defenders off of him as he continues the run. Dillon is at his best as a deep set back who can collect momentum working into the POA and carry his burst through the hole. AJ Dillon (2) Running Back - DILLON’S CAREER HIGHS Rush attempts: 39 at Louisville, 10/14/17 Rush yards: 272 at Louisville, 10/14/17 Long rush: 75 at Louisville, Dillon was a 4 Star Running back and number one player in the state of Massachusetts and decided to stay in state even with offers from programs like Florida State, Michigan, Wisconsin and Iowa. If you’re looking for a productive hard nosed runner, then Boston College’s AJ Dillon is going to be the back for you. Summary - AJ Dillon projects best as a gap/power rusher at the NFL level. The ten best individual match-ups of the 2020 NFL season . Dillon is a handful at the running back position. The 6’0, 247-pound Dillon totaled 4,382 rushing yards, 38 rushing touchdowns and a 5.2 yard per carry average in three seasons at Boston College.