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The NFL Scouting Combine is just about over, and our very own AJ Dillon had himself quite a week and surely improved his draft stock. Note the date on this tweet from The Sauce.
30 reps of 225 lbs
— AJ “The Sauce” Dillon (@ajdillon7) March 4, 2018
4.47 in the 40
41” vert
At 245 lbs
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Amongst a group of talented backs, here’s what AJ was able to accomplish this week in Indianapolis:
Not bad for a “fullback” !
— AJ “The Sauce” Dillon (@ajdillon7) February 29, 2020
In all seriousness thank you @NFL for allowing me to represent @BCFootball at the combine. Truly a blessing. pic.twitter.com/VeAeHGE3M4
Tuesday, February 25th: Measurements, Interviews
-Heaviest RB at 247 pounds
#NFLCombine key measurements thread…
— Charles Robinson (@CharlesRobinson) February 25, 2020
164. #BostonCollege RB AJ Dillon
Height: 6-0 3/8
Weight: 247
Hand: 9 5/8
Arm: 31 5/8
Wingspan: 77 5/8
Wednesday, February 26th: Media Session, Medical Exam, Position Coach Interviews, Psych Testing
.@BCFootball RB AJ Dillon speaking on his ability as a receiver. #NFLCombine pic.twitter.com/4TruJLqwv8
— Emory Hunt (@FBallGameplan) February 26, 2020
Raised by his mother in a single-family household, Boston College running back AJ Dillon says they both grew up together and it helped set up his journey to the NFL. pic.twitter.com/W5AElyNKUj
— Corbin Smith (@CorbinSmithNFL) February 26, 2020
Thursday, February 27th: Bench Press, NFLPA Meeting, Interviews, Psych Testing
23 reps and formal/informal interviews with the Seattle Seahawks, Houston Texans, Atlanta Falcons, Denver Broncos, Pittsburgh Steelers
23 reps for No. ✌️ @ajdillon7 tied for 4️⃣th in bench press reps for a running back at the #NFLCombine#WeAreBC // #Getin pic.twitter.com/1rNtssdoxK
— BC Football (@BCFootball) February 28, 2020
Friday, February 28th: On-Field Workout
4pm - 11 PM EST
A 41 inch vertical jump and a 10’11” broad jump
@ajdillon7 #NFLCombine pic.twitter.com/lwXzMUgUur
— BC Football (@BCFootball) February 29, 2020
A 4.53 40-yard time
Someone's stock is blowing up... @ajdillon7 have a day!#NFLCombine on @nflnetwork #Getin // #WeAreBC pic.twitter.com/GAYf41FOEI
— BC Football (@BCFootball) February 29, 2020
It’s a crowded field, but Dillon’s a pretty unique back with a different juice compared to the others. This is going to be a great opportunity for him to improve his draft stock, especially to run routes and show some potential in the passing game. With a number of high-skilled players, teams definitely have a tendency to lean towards the guy that shows more as an asset. If he can post maybe a sub-4.6 40 time, that would be delightful too. There’s still plenty of time and mocks to come, but my current prediction is that the Tennessee Titans go all in and double down on what they’re doing with Derrick Henry, and get a guy in Dillon that would serve as a great compliment (and recreate the Buffalo Boys offense). The Vrabel connection is nice too, of course. Here’s also a quick link to his current scouting report on NFL.com.
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