2020 NFL Draft Running Back Rankings Top Five
5. AJ Dillon, Boston College
Size: 6-0, 247
The Good: The ultimate workhorse of college workhorses, he carried the Boston College offense for the last three years as one the nation’s premier power backs. Hand it off to him, and then hand it off again, and then again, and again, and again – and he kept on producing.
He got banged up, battered and bruised, and yet he still ran for 4,382 yards with 38 touchdowns and two receiving scores in his three years. Very big, he can punch out yards at the next level without a problem, and then came the combine.
4.5 in the 40, and a 41″ vertical. He’s got the athleticism to go along with the bulk.
Thank you to everyone who has supported me up to this point, now onto the next chapter 🔜 #2020NFLDRAFT pic.twitter.com/PO1WQW6Nwf
— AJ “The Sauce” Dillon (@ajdillon7) December 10, 2019
The Not-So-Good: With 866 touches in three seasons, put him on an all-time tread-off-the-tires team. The only reason the count didn’t hit 1,000 is because he got hurt as a sophomore. Even though he’s a great athlete and can move, there isn’t a whole lot of wiggle to his game – he’s going to take more punishment.
NFL Draft College Perspective Thought: How long can he really hold up? Take the chance that he’ll be able to take the punishment and keep on producing. He’s the type of back that no one wants to tackle or deal with, and he’s as dependable as they come. So what if he’s not going to be able to last for ten years? He’s an NFL running back who can rock at a high level for anyone who drafts him.
Projected Round: Fourth