The Denver Broncos interviewed Boston College running back A.J. Dillon at the NFL combine last month, according to KUSA-TV’s Mike Klis.
Dillon (6-0, 247 pounds) ran a 40-yard dash in 4.53 seconds and bench-pressed 225 pounds 23 times at the combine. NFL.com’s Lance Zierlein has compared Dillon to James Conner, who was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the third round of the 2017 draft.
“Dillon will find more space as he faces fewer loaded boxes as a pro, but dropping weight and adding quickness could be the difference between a future as a committee back or starter,” Zierlein wrote on NFL.com.
During his three years at Boston College, Dillon rushed 845 times for 4,382 yards and 38 touchdowns. He also caught 21 passes for 236 yards and two more scores.
Dillon is the ninth-best running back in this year’s class, according to Luke Easterling’s post-combine draft rankings for Draft Wire.