5. AJ Dillon, Boston College 6-0, 250 (4)
Why He’s Here On The List: He’s a different sort of back in this draft – power, power, power. In a draft missing a slew of workhorse backs, he could be the type of runner who can change around an offense and help out a shaky quarterback situation. He might need to lose a little bit of weight, and he’s going to blasted, but he’s at least a perfect complement to a team that features a quick back.
What The NFL Types Want To See: Can he catch at all? He was used sparingly as a receiver over his three seasons, but that wasn’t his role. He’ll show off surprising quickness for his size, and as long as he’s not lumbering in any way, and as long as he’s able to look like there’s something to work with on third downs, he’ll do his part.
Bottom Line: He might have a short shelf life considering how much he was pounded on in his three years – he touched the ball almost 900 times – but someone will be in love with him. He’s not Derrick Henry, but he could be James Conner or Latavius Murray considering his size and pop. Defensive backs will need to make a business decision to stop him.